Talent Acquisition Intern

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

We are excited to announce our need for a Talent Acquisition Intern through our 2024 Summer Intern Program. The program is aimed at cultivating junior talent for Advarra through a cohort-based approach, fostering experiences and interactions while building essential skills and values, and enhancing our entry-level talent pipeline. The Talent Acquisition intern is responsible for supporting recruitment processes and improving our talent acquisition capabilities. In line with this initiative, we are seeking a motivated intern who has an interest in the field of recruiting and is eager to deepen their understanding of the intricacies involved in talent identification and acquisition.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Become educated on Advarra’s recruiting processes, tools, and initiatives
• Provide sourcing support to the Talent Acquisition team for open positions, as well as build a pipeline and network of leads for future positions
• Coordinate interview scheduling for niche and high-volume roles
• Help create effective training materials for Talent Acquisition including support of Recruiter Hiring Manager learning series that includes training on interviewing practices, Behavioral Interviewing, candidate experience, and LinkedIn
• Dive into market practices, talent insights, and industry trends to help educate business leaders
• Research, develop, and assemble best recruiting and hiring practices
• Refresh and revise our Talent Acquisition SharePoint site with relevant and useful materials
• Post open positions on various job platforms and work with the Talent Acquisition team to optimize existing search tools
• Special Projects at the direction of recruitment team members
• Report to the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition

Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communication, or related field
• High School Diploma
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Programs, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities/initiatives to meet deadlines
• Ability to start June 3rd and work 20 hrs/week between the hours of 9AM-5PM EST
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of recruiting experience working for a search firm or in house recruiting team; or related experience in a prior internship
• Prior experience sourcing candidates via social media and resume databases
• Experience conducting Boolean searches to source talent
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) strongly preferred
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess personal integrity and collaborative and effective problem-solving skills
• Collaborative decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail and goal oriented

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

US Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.