Talent Support Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description Talent Support Specialist This position provides the right candidate the opportunity to expand their skill set in the recruitment function.  The person in this position will be responsible for supporting a geographically disperse recruitment team in a wide variety of functions.  Specifically, this job will involve identifying targeted recruitment options (websites, trade journals, etc.); posting relevant jobs as requested by the talent specialists; conducting database searches for candidates as needed; participating in process improvment projects; and compiling and distributing various recruitment metrics on a regular basis.  This person will also serve as a backup to the talent coordinator, which includes scheduling interviews and candidate travel and performing background checks and drug screens.  Other miscellaneous duties will be assigned.We require a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or a related field, and a minimum of one year recruitment experience in a high-tech and/or scientific industry.  Applicants must have a basic understanding of recruitment functions, including internet search methods. Strong customer orientation and a bias for action are essential.  Additionally, we require proficient organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities immediately.  Candidates must be motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to produce quality results in an evolving, fast-paced environment.  Strong computer skills (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook) are required, and previous experience with a commercial applicant tracking system is preferred. Education: BachelorsJob Level: Entry Level