Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Location: San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Partner will play a key role in supporting organizational growth by leading full-cycle recruitment and partnering with hiring managers across the organization. This individual will develop and execute effective sourcing strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, resourceful, and service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable balancing talent acquisition responsibilities with broader Human Resrouces initiatives.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities- Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, from job launch through offer acceptance and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to understand business and talent needs, define candidate profiles and selection criteria, develop sourcing strategies, and guide the recruitment process through successful hire
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-quality talent for current and anticipated hiring needs, with a focus on specialized and competitive life sciences talent
- Build strong relationships with candidates and maintain consistent, timely communication throughout the recruitment process
- Partner with hiring teams to coordinate interviews, facilitate candidate evaluation and selection, and deliver a seamless and positive candidate experience
- Manage recruiting operations, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, offer preparation, background checks, and other pre-employment activities
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire orientation, employment documentation, employee changes, and separation processes
- Support HR initiatives, special projects, organizational changes, and continuous improvement efforts as needed
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration required, or a related area degree preferred with 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in the life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience
- Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in a competitive, fast-paced environment in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and pre-employment processes
- Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, and other HR processes in partnership with the broader HR team
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance requirements relevant to recruiting and hiring practices
- Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems; experience with payroll, learning management, and performance management systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, candidate, and business information
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
- This position requires periodic/regular travel, including up to 5 percentage of work time
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands:
- Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
- Constant or frequent sitting, standing, or walking
- May lift and/or move objects of various weights
Work Environment:
- On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday)
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary RangeThe salary range for this position is $138,000 to $154,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of experience within the job and the industry, education, and skills and certifications.
BenefitsProvided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefit programs include short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and voluntary insurance programs, including voluntary life, AD&D accident, and critical illness. Employees will also be able to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. In addition, employees will accrue 10 hours of paid vacation time every month and accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employees also enjoy 17 paid holidays each calendar year, including a winter closure, subject to applicable Company policies. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents and Company policies, which may be amended from time to time.
Other CompensationThe hired candidate will be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus and an equity award, subject to the terms of the applicable employment agreement, plan documents, and Company policies.
The information above is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Applications for this position are anticipated to close on December 15, 2026. For more information about this posting, please contact careers@avenzotx.com.
