Entry Level Recruiter

Talent Acquisition Specialist

This position will support Talent Acquisition for various departments at Medpace and will be involved with high volume recruitment, sourcing, and interviewing. It is essential that the candidate is driven, has great communication skills, and is eager to learn about recruitment in a complex industry. If you are ready to participate in global talent acquisition for a rapidly growing organization, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and accurate job advertisements for various positions and departments to generate quality applications;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates during the recruitment process, while providing an exceptional candidate experience;
• Source, screen and interview applicants, facilitating an efficient interview process and positive candidate experience;
• Conduct thorough phone screens and face-to-face interviews to assess candidate skills and cultural fit;
• Coordinate and manage various recruitment events, including career fairs and Medpace hosted events;
• Create and manage requisitions in applicant tracking system and HRIS;
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to align on recruitment needs and create effective recruitment strategies;
• Work with hiring teams to define job requirements, preferred candidate profiles, and recruitment expectations;
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, employment agencies, and other recruitment sources;
• Provide guidance and/or structured training to hiring managers on interview processes, techniques, and best practices;
• Coordinate the offer process, which includes presenting offer recommendations, obtaining approvals, and extending offers to candidates;
• Research and remain current on industry trends, news, and competitor practices;
• Ensure compliance with local/country legislation including but not limited to equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations;
• Consistently seek opportunities to contribute to employer branding efforts that could attract top talent;
• Research and provide insights on market conditions and talent landscape to hiring managers;
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on seamless onboarding and orientation processes; and
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• Internship/co-op experience in recruitment or HR is preferred;
• Proven track record of successful hiring practices;
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills;
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to improve recruitment strategies; and
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we've done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Cincinnati Perks

• Cincinnati Campus Overview
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.