German-Speaking Recruiter - Temporary Contract

Experience level: associate.

Join our global Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in growing the company across a variety of functions supporting clinical trial operations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment across Europe, ensuring an outstanding experience for both candidates, and hiring managers.

One-year employment contract, with the potential to be extended depending on business needs.

This is a remote position within the Netherlands; applicants must be legally based and authorized to work in the Netherlands.

You will

• Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials tailored to target audience and sourcing channels

• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified vacancies through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels

• Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews, assessments and provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers

• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions, and recruitment activity records

• Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI

• Ongoing partnership with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs

• Deliver a positive candidate experience by serving as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and promoting the employer brand.

• Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership Liaises with recruitment agencies regarding position requirement

• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition

• Previous recruitment experience within the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries is an advantage

• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing channels to attract passive and active candidates

• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills

• Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.

• Full working proficiency in German

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

We Offer

• The opportunity to support clinical research by hiring talent that contributes to life-changing medical advancements

• A global and collaborative work environment

• Extensive training and a supportive team culture

• Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with about 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.