Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 31160849Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-09-01Location: United States - California - Alameda, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This requisition is for a future opening. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract to Hire) to support across Abbott’s Medical Device organizations. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide full life cycle recruiting to include candidate sourcing, consultation with hiring managers, candidate interviews, and offers. They will work closely with managers and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business, anticipate hiring needs and proactively identify and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet those needs in a cost effective, timely manner.***Please note that this role is an onsite (4 days per week) role at our Alameda office (1420 Harbor Bay Parkway). What You’ll Work OnPartners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions.Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates; is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role.Creates recruitment advertising and online postings. Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed.Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment.Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on-site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements.Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers.Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service.Keeps hiring managers informed throughout the recruitment process.Develops and executes on innovative methods to source, evaluate, and pipeline external passive, diverse candidates for potential employment.Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system,Manages external vendor relationships with key hires or hard to fill requisitions.Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and satisfaction surveys.Attends recruitment events as needed.Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Accesses and utilizes HR information systems and data to run reports and validate, analyze, and utilize global employee data.Completes recruitment projects as requested. Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 4+ years of agency or in-house talent acquisition / recruiting experience. Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools/social media as well as proactive recruiting.Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Internet.Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization, and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and networks.Ability to follow-up, communicate effectively and work with all levels within an organization.Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Preferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of employment systems, preferably Workday, a plus.Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.Prior recruiting experience in the medical device industry strongly preferred.Prior recruitment agency experience a plus.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:RecruitingDIVISION:LOCATION:United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: