Talent Acquisition Associate

Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

The Human Resources group develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations.

We are seeking a creative, resourceful, and results-oriented recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will drive full-cycle recruitment for experienced talent, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and strong internet research skills to identify and engage top candidates. Working closely with hiring managers and recruiting colleagues across offices, you will help shape hiring strategies, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and contribute to building a world-class workforce.

What you'll do:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for experienced hiring needs, managing the end-to-end process from sourcing and candidate engagement through offer acceptance, offer creation and onboarding in a metrics- and scorecard-driven environment.
• Proactively source, engage, and assess talent through a variety of channels, while building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and adherence to internal recruiting processes.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and interview teams to develop and execute effective hiring strategies, provide market insights, and guide best practices throughout the selection process.
• Coordinate and oversee interview logistics, candidate communications, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Gather, analyze, and leverage feedback from candidates, hiring managers, interviewers, and new hires to continuously enhance recruiting processes and outcomes.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor hiring progress, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record required.
• 1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience preferred.
• Strong sourcing and internet research skills, with the ability to identify, engage, and assess talent through multiple channels, leveraging creative search strategies, market intelligence, and talent mapping techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a passion for talent acquisition and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

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