Talent Acquisition Partner or Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner or Senior Talent Acquisition Partner who operates as both a recruiter and a strategic advisor. This person doesn’t just fill roles; they shape how hiring happens. You’ll lead complex searches, influence hiring decisions at a high level, and proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and outcomes across the function. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong recruiting instincts, thrives in stakeholder-facing environments, and knows how to drive alignment and results without relying on authority. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is passionate about delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.

Location: Remote within the United States

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday through Friday | Preference for Candidates within CST/MST/PST

Pay: $70,000 - 95,000/yr (dependent upon years of experience, certifications, and education)

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex, high-impact roles

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring leaders; shape search strategy, candidate profiles, and decision-making

• Elevate candidate quality through strong screening, calibration, and interview design

• Drive pipeline strategy and proactively solve for talent gaps

• Identify inefficiencies in the recruiting process and lead improvements across workflows and tools

• Influence stakeholders to make timely, high-quality hiring decisions

• Mentor or guide other recruiters when needed (formally or informally)

• Use data to inform decisions and communicate progress to leadership

• Provide timely communication and updates to ensure a positive candidate experience

• Help identify opportunities to improve and streamline the hiring process

Requirements:

• Experience as a talent acquisition advisor within the clinical research, healthcare, technology environment required

• Demonstrated success with executing multi-factorial sourcing strategies required

• Hands-on experience with Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter required

• Experience adopting AI to enhance workflows required

• Demonstrated success operating within ambiguous and evolving environments

• Strong influencing skills; you can guide decisions without direct authority

• Able to anticipate needs and act without waiting for direction

• Ability to both lead and follow; you know when to drive and when to align

• Exceptional organization; can manage complexity without losing momentum

• High energy for people interaction. Able to build trust quickly with candidates and stakeholders

• Strong candidate quality judgment

• Sharp eye for process improvement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a key role in scaling a growing clinical research organization while directly influencing hiring decisions, improving recruiting processes, and partnering closely with leaders while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Need Assistance?

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