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 Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Location: Hyderabad, India

At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission—to serve patients—has driven our status as one of the world’s preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.

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What you will do

The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition will drive the recruitment for large functions at Amgen India. Working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition team and Business Leaders, this role will be responsible for developing the local talent attraction and recruitment strategy as well as facilitate a best-in-class recruitment process with a strong focus on candidate and hiring manager experience. This leader will exhibit robust leadership skills and live the Amgen brand to deliver effective talent attraction campaigns, candidate engagement efforts and recruitment practices aligned with the center’s hiring needs and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local talent market and proven experience in sourcing, attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Recruitment Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with Amgen India’s business objectives and growth plans. Partner with senior leaders to understand hiring needs and workforce planning requirements. Establish and maintain recruitment metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
• Sourcing and Candidate Outreach: Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job portals, social media, networking, external partners, and referrals, to attract qualified candidates. Build and maintain a pipeline of diverse top talent for current and future hiring needs. Develop creative and innovative approaches to engage passive candidates.
• Candidate Screening and Selection: Conduct thorough screening of candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and fit for the organization. Manage interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders. Lead the candidate selection process, including offer negotiations and closing candidates. Oversee the recruitment process managed by the external RPO provider.

• Employer Branding and Candidate Experience: Promote Amgen’s employer brand and value proposition to attract top talent. Leverage best in class technology and internal processes to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding. Develop and maintain relationships with candidates to build a talent community and enhance the Amgen’s reputation as an employer of choice. Provide ongoing training to hiring managers and leaders to drive a strong selection process.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build and mentor a team of recruiters and practice Amgen leadership attributes to foster a culture of continuous learning and development of the team. Collaborate with Amgen global and regional HR to ensure alignment and integration of talent acquisition initiatives with broader HR strategies.
• Innovation and Operations: Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement leveraging best practices from the regional and global talent acquisition teams. Localize digital media assets and outlets to amplify Amgen’s employer brand.

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What we expect from you.

• Masters’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience in talent acquisition, with specific experience in a managerial or leadership capacity in large global organizations.
• Deep understanding of the Indian talent market, recruitment trends, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with leveraging talent acquisition technologies to create a strong candidate experience. Prior Workday ATS and CRM experience preferred.
• Proven track record of success in sourcing and selecting top talent across various functions and levels.
• Experience partnering with external RPO partners and consultants.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving outcomes and delivering exceptional results.

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What you can expect from us.

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. We offer competitive annual base salary, and a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible Internal Use Only General and Administrative

dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.