Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world. 

Job Description

Join our transformative journey in Talent Acquisition as we revolutionize our global operating model.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in Recruitment and HR while supporting the Talent Acquisition Partner identifying and engaging top-tier candidates for complex, hard-to-fill positions in the Europe region. This role involves proactive pipeline building and candidate engagement, market research, and competitive intelligence gathering.

 If you're passionate about maintaining positive candidate experiences and collaborating with hiring managers to meet challenging recruitment needs efficiently you may want to check out this opportunity to be a part of our Talent Acquisition team.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

• Conduct targeted resume searches using various platforms and databases
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for niche roles
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques and advanced filtering to find qualified candidates
• Proactively approach potential candidates through professional networks and social media
• Evaluate candidates' qualifications against complex job requirements
• Use structured phone screen techniques to gauge candidates’ proficiency against key requirements
• Create and maintain talent pools for hard-to-fill and recurring positions
• Provide insights to the TA team and hiring managers on talent market conditions
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, candidate interactions, and pipeline status

Qualifications

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Deep understanding of recruitment processes and best practices (2+ years of relevant experience)
• Fluent English language knowledge
• Knowledge of social media platforms and professional networking sites for sourcing
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate relationship management (CRM) tools is a great asset
• Additional certifications in talent acquisition or sourcing (e.g., AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Advanced Boolean search methods
• Proficiency in phone screening methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and relationship building abilities
• Ability to handle multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Prioritization and organization skills

Additional Information

Our efforts to become a really good place to work: 

• Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere 
• Possibilities to learn and grow 
• High quality office environment 
• Possibility of working from home  

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.