Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maternity Cover) Italy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Bring Your Talent Expertise to Abbott

At Abbott, we are committed to helping people live healthier lives through breakthrough science and innovative healthcare solutions. As a global healthcare leader, we create opportunities for our employees to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate Talent Acquisition team in Italy on a maternity cover contract.

In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across a variety of business functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

What You'll Do

- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer acceptance.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other talent channels.
- Screen and assess candidates, identifying the best talent for current and future business needs.
- Guide hiring managers through the recruitment process, providing market insights and recruitment expertise.
- Coordinate and manage interview processes while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Build strong partnerships with HR colleagues &  hiring managers
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with company policies and local employment regulations.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
- Support employer branding, university engagement, networking activities, and recruitment events.
- Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

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What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Executive Search, either in-house or within an agency environment.
- Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing platforms.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment processes simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional approach to handling confidential information.
- Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken.

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Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday.
- Experience recruiting across multiple business functions and levels.
- Strong direct sourcing and talent-mapping capabilities.
- Experience working within a multinational or matrix organization.
- Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience working with external recruitment agencies and suppliers.

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Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you can build a rewarding career while helping create a healthier future for people around the world. We offer:

- Career development opportunities within a global healthcare leader.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of business functions and stakeholders.
- Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.
- A company recognized globally for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

## JOB FAMILY:
Recruiting

## DIVISION:
CHR Corporate Human Resources

## LOCATION:
Italy > Rome : Via Giorgio Ribotta 9

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

## WORK SHIFT:
Standard

## TRAVEL:
Not specified

## MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

## SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable