Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Temporary)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our fast‑paced HR team. In this role, you will own full‑cycle recruitment for both technical/scientific and corporate functions and serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers across the company. This role is based at our San Francisco headquarters, with an expectation of at least three days per week in the office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles: intake/strategy meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, interview management, debriefs and offers. Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to define role requirements, craft accurate job descriptions, and build effective hiring strategies. Proactively identify, engage, and convert top active and passive candidates using a variety of sourcing channels. Manage all logistics and coordination for interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and follow-up. Ensure an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and consistency. Maintain high data integrity and accurate tracking in the Applicant Tracking System and related tools.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 5 years in talent acquisition within a fast‑paced biotechnology or biopharmaceutical environment. Demonstrated success managing full‑cycle recruitment across both technical (e.g., R&D, CMC, scientific/technical roles) and corporate functions. Proven experience advising and influencing managers and leaders on recruiting strategy, candidate selection, and market dynamics. Strong sourcing skills with a track record of engaging passive talent. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously. Comfortable handling both strategic recruiting work and hands‑on administrative tasks (scheduling, coordination, ATS updates). Prior experience with Greenhouse preferred.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected hourly rate for this position is $58 to $81. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors. Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics. This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment. For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vir Biotechnology