About this role
Job Purpose <p>The Specialist Talent Acquisition & HR is responsible for managing recruitment activities and supporting HR operational processes to advance MoonLake’s HR strategy and growth objectives during a key period.</p><br><strong>Major Accountabilities</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Talent Acquisition Delivery: </strong>Manage the recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate evaluation, in close collaboration with HR Business Partners and hiring managers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Candidate Experience:</strong> Ensure a positive and professional candidate journey, maintaining clear communication and timely feedback throughout the recruitment process</p></li><li><p><strong>Recruitment Data & Systems: </strong>Keep recruitment records and dashboards updated in the HRIS/ATS, ensuring data accuracy and supporting reporting needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>External Partner Coordination:</strong> Liaise with recruitment agencies and job boards to maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.</p></li><li><p><strong>HR Operations Support:</strong> Assist with HR processes such as onboarding, employee records management, and other lifecycle events, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.</p></li><li><p><strong>HR Administration:</strong> Support the organisation of HR-related meetings, training sessions, and internal initiatives.</p></li></ul> Your profile <strong>Education:</strong> <br><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).</p></li></ul><strong>Experience</strong>: <br><ul><li>At least 3 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, ideally within life sciences, pharma, or biotech.</li><li>Experience working in Europe and/or the US, with familiarity of local employment practices in these regions preferred.</li></ul> <strong>Skills/knowledge/behavioural competencies</strong>: <br><ul><li>Good understanding of recruitment processes and HR operations.</li><li>Proficiency with HRIS/ATS and MS Office. </li><li>Strong organisational and communication skills. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities. </li><li>Attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information. </li><li>Fluent in English (spoken and written).</li></ul> <strong>Work Environment:</strong><br><ul><li>Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Porto office.</li></ul> Why us? <strong>An exciting job opportunity awaits you!</strong><br>MoonLake is a dynamic and innovative company pushing the boundaries of possibility, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our stellar team.<br><br><strong>What we offer:</strong><br><strong>Learning Environment:</strong> An opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative biotech environment.<br><br><strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Contribute to ground-breaking projects that have the potential to transform global healthcare.<br><br><strong>Flexibility and Balance: </strong>Hybrid working, enjoying a healthy work-life balance while making meaningful contributions to our team.<br><br><strong>Career Growth:</strong> A clear path for career progression, with the chance to take on more responsibilities as you develop your skills.<br><br><br><strong>Our Core Values</strong><br><br>We look for potential MoonLakers that embody our three core values that drive our pursuit of excellence: <br><br><strong>We do Stellar Science:</strong> We aspire to create novel therapies that elevate treatment horizons, with innovative science, and high quality, always.<br><br><strong>We go beyond:</strong> We aspire to be positively disruptive in our field, and bold in the way we challenge the norms and each other.<br><br><strong>We unlock value:</strong> We aspire to create long-term value for investors and communities.