About this role
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.
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.
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.
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/AIn 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