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Sherri Gjurich

Hatfield,PA

Summary

Talent Acquisition Partner/Team Lead for the Pharmaceutical/ Biotech Industry to include Full-Life Cycle and Early Talent Recruitment strategies

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*Full-Life Cycle Recruitment : Developing and Managing Recruitment Services / Recruitment Strategy, Client Partnerships, Project Management, Sourcing, Networking, Requisition and Job Ad Creation, Applicant Tracking, Screening, Interviewing, Offer Management to close, Compliance Audit, Onboarding, Relocation, New Hire Orientation Delivery, Immigration, Reporting, Metrics, Video Screening, Adjudication, Branding, Coaching Hiring Managers (HM) through Recruitment Processes. Expert in identifying and securing passive candidates.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

AstraZeneca

Talent Acquisition Partner
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Recruitment Strategy Development : Collaborated with HR Business Partners, Global Talent Acquisition Leads, Senior Business Leaders, and Hiring Managers to develop and implement recruitment and diversity strategies. This involved identifying and filling vacancies across America's Manufacturing Sites, IPD Site, and Distribution Centers.
  • Sourcing and Screening : Developed and executed sourcing plans, conducted screening and interviews, pre-selected candidates, managed offers, and oversaw the hiring administration process. Also, you utilized your understanding of the business to identify and secure passive candidates for future or niche skill hires.
  • Mentoring and Coaching : Provided mentorship and coaching to team members on recruitment processes, strategies, and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement and development within the team.
  • Subject Matter Expertise : Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in platforms like HireVue Virtual Screening Platform and iCIMS Virtual Platform, leveraging technology to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.
  • Project Leadership : Led projects such as Time to Fill initiatives, achieving the goal of 55 days or less. Additionally, contributed as a team member in Lean Academy Project and various initiatives like Hiring Manager Playbook, Offer Letter Process, Employer Branding, Talent Attraction Story, and Workday Improvements.
  • Reporting and Analysis : Generated and delivered weekly reporting on gender diversity, requisition status, recruitment strategies, and other key metrics to site HRBP and leads, providing insights for decision-making and strategy refinement.

Allegis Global Solutions

Sr. Recruitment Relationship Manager
04.2018 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Full-Life Cycle Recruitment : Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for Global Operations across seven AstraZeneca sites, UK and Sweden, ensuring delivery against key time, cost, and quality targets and metrics.
  • Passive Candidate Sourcing : Identified and secured passive candidates through various channels including social media, LinkedIn, networking, market mapping, and industry connections, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Developed strong partnerships with Hiring Managers (HMs), HR Business Partners, and other colleagues to provide consultation, project management, and high-quality service delivery. Consulted with HMs on recruitment responsibilities, legal requirements, and candidate management techniques.
  • Talent Pipeline Development : Built and maintained a bench of qualified candidates to meet both current and anticipated business needs, ensuring a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
  • Continuous Improvement : Actively gathered and analyzed feedback from various sources to identify areas for process improvement, implementing changes to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness continually.
  • Utilization of Resources : Leveraged and recommended resources and techniques for interviewing, assessing, and evaluating applicants, ensuring alignment with best practices in talent acquisition.

Ashfield Healthcare

Sr. Talent Acquisition Associate/Team Lead
07.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • · Full-life Cycle Recruitment : Managed recruitment processes for various teams including Commercial, Patient Solutions, Pharmacovigilance, Call Center, and Home Office.
  • Team Leadership : Provided guidance and coaching to National 1099 Talent Acquisition Associates, leading them in identifying contract sales/nurse educators for Pharmaceutical companies.
  • Project Management : Led and strategized with contracted Pharmaceutical Companies for over 15+ team builds for Sales/Clinical Nurse Educators, ranging from 5 to 150 team members within a 5-week timeline from post to onboard.
  • Recruitment Strategy : Strategized recruitment initiatives to improve quick turnarounds, identifying recruiters' strengths, areas of knowledge/specialty, territory, and managed 1099 employee time sheets vs. work produced.
  • Process Development : Developed and implemented Work Instructions (SOPs) for Patient Solutions / Clinical Recruitment Process, Assessment Center Events, and Playbooks for each Client Relationship.
  • C ompliance Management : Developed and implemented the Candidate Selection Summary form for candidate interviews for compliance purposes, ensuring interview records comply with state and federal regulations.
  • Supporting Objectives : Supported Recruiting Department objectives including reducing time to fill, reducing costs per hire, and diversity objectives. Prepared and ensured accuracy of required reporting, including Vacancy Tracker. Updated requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System for proper applicant flow in real-time.

Sanofi Pasteur (Pro-Unlimited/Artech Contract)

Recruiter
08.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Full-Life Cycle Recruiting : Managed the recruitment process from start to finish for Sanofi Pasteur's Industrial Operations Group, handling positions across different professional levels and early talent categories.
  • Strategic Partnerships : Collaborated with Industrial Operations Hiring Managers, Human Resources, Universities, and Agencies to develop comprehensive recruiting strategies tailored to the specific needs of each position.
  • Job Description Development : Worked closely with stakeholders to create detailed job descriptions and qualifications aligned with the level of the position and the requirements of the department.

Merck & Co., Inc.,

Recruiting Coordinator / Admin
06.1998 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Full-Life Cycle Recruiting : Managed recruitment processes for multiple divisions within Merck, including University & Diversity, Pharmaceutical Sales, Manufacturing, Consumer Care, Engineers, Research & Development, Animal Health, and Veterans Hiring.
  • Recruitment Strategy and Execution : Developed and executed strategies for sourcing, networking, requisition creation, applicant tracking, interviewing, offer preparation and delivery, compliance audit, onboarding, relocation, and New Hire Orientation Delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Diversity Initiatives : As the sole contributor, developed and maintained an interactive web-based website to showcase Merck's diversity efforts and partnerships. Planned and executed national diversity conferences, managing logistics for Merck recruiters and hiring staff attendance.
  • Early Talent Recruitment : Partnered with Manufacturing Teams/Sites and Universities nationwide to identify early talent needs, attending job fairs, coordinating recruitment efforts, interviews, and orientation days for interns. Managed housing and transportation for over 350 interns nationwide.
  • Adjudication and Rehire Team : Contributed to the Adjudication Team and Rehire Team, reviewing discrepancies with Legal and appropriate stakeholders in the application and background check process for candidates in the onboarding process.
  • Process Improvement : Identified the need for a paperless recruitment job jacket, provided a business case, and partnered with the project team to develop and implement Merck's first Candidate Selection Form and Paperless job jacket.

Education

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Bachelor of Arts from Business

University Overview

  • Honoree of Magna cum laude

Main Line Paralegal Institute
Wayne, PA

Paralegal Certificate from Law

University Overview

Skills

    • Global Operations – Supply Chain, Maintenance, Safety, Health & Environment, Quality, Chemists, Scientists, OPEX/Lean, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Plant Operators, PT&D, Procurement, Training, PMs, External Manufacturing, Product Development – Inhalation/combination products
    • Pharmaceutical Sales, Clinical Nurse Educators (large team builds/backfills), Call Center
    • Research & Development, Pharmacovigilance, Oncology R&D, Cell Therapy
      • Consumer and Animal Health
      • IT, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Business Insights, Human Resources (HR), Market Access, Market Research
      • University, Early Talent, Diversity & Veteran Hiring, Event Planning (Diversity Conferences/ Assessment Centers)

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner
AstraZeneca
11.2019 - Current
Sr. Recruitment Relationship Manager
Allegis Global Solutions
04.2018 - 11.2019
Sr. Talent Acquisition Associate/Team Lead
Ashfield Healthcare
07.2015 - 01.2018
Recruiter
Sanofi Pasteur (Pro-Unlimited/Artech Contract)
08.2014 - 07.2015
Recruiting Coordinator / Admin
Merck & Co., Inc.,
06.1998 - 07.2014
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts from Business
Main Line Paralegal Institute
Paralegal Certificate from Law
Sherri Gjurich