Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) is currently the 4th largest generic pharma company in the US for controlled substances!

With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform.

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full-cycle recruitment process across our generic pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for all North America sites. This role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, Facilities & Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and corporate functions. The Recruiter plays a key role in delivering exceptional candidate experiences while ensuring hiring practices align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and company values.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• •Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
• •Source, screen resumes, interview, and assess candidates using various recruiting channels, including job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct sourcing.
• •Coordinate candidate interviews, gather feedback, and facilitate the selection and hiring process.
• •Ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process through timely communication, professional interactions, and managing candidate expectations.
• •Build and maintain talent pipeline through participation in job fairs, career events, employee referral programs, and local associations.
• •Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure compliance and data accuracy (Paylocity)
• •Partner with HR’s Onboarding team and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• •Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• •Stay current with industry trends and competitor hiring activity within the US.
• •Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
• •Support employer branding and DEI initiatives.
• •Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Reports to

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Immigration

Requirements

Experience & Education

• •4+ years Recruitment experience supporting US Pharma Operations
• •Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office applications.
• •Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, GMP/cGMP regulations, and industry talent markets

Knowledge & Skills

• •Knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing methodologies, and candidate assessment techniques
• •Hands-on experience with sourcing tools including Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
• •Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• •Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously, under fast paced and deadline driven environments.
• •Experience coordinating recruitment activities related to visa sponsorship, work authorization, and onboarding timelines.
• •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• •High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We believe in fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.