Talent Acquisition Coordinator (contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Vertex is looking for a positive, proactive, accountable and detail-oriented individual who has the maturity to work with all levels within the organization and be the initial face of Vertex. The Coordinator serves in an administrative support function for the Talent Acquisition Team and manages several aspects of the recruitment process, specifically the front and back end, to ensure a seamless process and experience for the recruiters, hiring managers and candidates.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the interview process through the creation and modification of schedules, coordination of events (travel, catering, seminars, location) and through direct contact with candidates and the internal team at Vertex
Support recruiters with job postings, requisition management and other administrative tasks
Welcome candidates to Vertex and provide a Benefits and corporate overview
Serve as the primary contact for candidates and interviewers throughout the interview day, promptly resolving any scheduling conflicts if they arise
Ensure a positive candidate experience
Drafts offer letters and review for accuracy
Initiate and monitor background checks
Process new-hire paperwork and initiate relocation (if applicable)
Maintain contact with candidates ahead of their start date to ensure they have all necessary information for their first day
Process one-time payments for referral and sign-on bonuses
Contribute to HR projects, including process improvement and documentation

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
1+ years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of professional experience in an HR or staffing organization
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office
Exercises judgment and independently determines appropriate action within defined HR policies and procedures
Ability to manage multiple tasks and address issues with a sense of urgency, handle sensitive situations and confidential materials with tact, and challenge conventional practices by introducing new ideas and process improvements
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels in and outside the organization and demonstrate a strong customer service mindset

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that Vertex requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees working in the U.S. as a condition of employment at Vertex, subject to medical, religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at Vertex and in our communities safe. This requirement applies to both existing and new employees who may at any time work on-site at a Vertex facility or visit another location on behalf of Vertex (e.g., conferences, customer visits, etc.), including all remote employees. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at (see application details).