Early Talent Taq Services Specialist
Location: Lisbon

About the Role 

We are looking for a motivated and meticulous individual to join our Early Talent (ET) Team.  

The EarlyTalentTeam supports Early TalentProgrammesacross multiple countries (including the US, UK, Sweden, and others) such as GraduateProgrammes, AssociateProgrammes, and Apprenticeships. 

In this role, you will play a keypartin ensuring the smooth running of our recruitment processes, working closely with Talent Acquisition (TAQ) Partners to deliver an excellent candidate and customer experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

- Collaborate with TAQ Partners to define and understand screening criteria for Early TalentProgrammesin each location. 

- Conduct candidate screenings based on agreed criteria and ensureaccurateassessments. 

- Handle candidate progression through recruitment stages in internal platforms (Workday, 8fold, SHL andSmartsheetswould be a plus). 

- Schedule virtual assessmentcentresforshortlistedcandidates. 

- Respond to candidate queries via Service Now ina timelyand professional manner. 

- Partner with TAQ teams to ensure the recruitment process attracts and selects the best talent. 

Skills & Qualifications 

- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both team members, TAQ Partners and relevant partners. 

- High attention to detail to ensureaccurateand fair candidate screening. 

- Critical thinking skills with an attitude for continuous improvement. 

- Proactive and ambitious to learn new systems, tools, and platforms. 

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

- Open-minded to minor changesonthe process during the season 

-Previousexperience in recruitment, HR, or talent acquisition is a plus but notrequired 

-Fluent in English 

What We Offer 

-A great opportunityto gain hands-on experience in global talent acquisition and recruitment processes. 

- Exposure to working with Early TalentProgrammesacross multiple international markets. 

- A collaborative and supportive team environment. 

- The chance to contribute to shaping the future of our Early Talent initiatives. 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work atpaceand challenge perceptions.That'swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesn'tmeanwe'renot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining innovative science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow while making a positive impact on lives through data analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!