Contract, Talent Acquisition Partner

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.
Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The IB Temporary - Talent Acquisition will provide daily support of the full life cycle of attracting talent in a fast paced, high-energy environment while strengthening the organization’s image as an employer of choice.  This role will be responsible for sourcing, screening and hiring candidates while building and managing talent pipelines while ensuring compliance with ImmunityBio policies and processes and all federal and local regulations and laws. The Talent Acquisition Partner will extend offers and will work with team members to ensure the smooth and compliant onboarding of new hires.  This role will be partnering with all levels within the organization to provide Talent Acquisition solutions and services to the organization and provide guidance to Talent Acquisition team on compliance matters.

Essential Functions

• Conducts full cycle recruiting and hiring process for identified positions within ImmunityBio.  Ensure proper process administration in partnership with HR partners and hiring managers and compliance with company policies and procedures, and in compliance of federal and state regulations and laws.
• Develops passive candidate pipelines through innovative sourcing techniques and assist in implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies.  This includes ongoing file maintenance and appropriate disposition of all candidates.
• Performs searches using multiple online talent platforms and build talent pipelines while using creative recruitment techniques to find hidden prospects.
• Conducts appropriate research of the industry and competitors for determination of qualified candidates.
• Screens candidates using behavioral interviewing techniques and value-based methodology.
• Develops compensation offers for positions using internal guidelines and consultation with hiring managers and the Total Rewards team.
• Serves as back-up for coordinating the new hire orientation process, including scheduling the orientation, ensuring accurate new hire paperwork completion and creating the employee file.
• Actively educates and participates in the training of hiring managers to ensure consistency of practices, adherence to federal and state regulations and laws and consistency across the organization.
• Maintains a solid level of industry knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape.
• Serves as an ambassador of the employee experience.
• Develops, maintains and adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related discipline is required.  Masters’ degree a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in Human Resources, office management or related field required
• 2+ years of experience sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and hiring in a high-volume corporate talent acquisition department required
• Experience using multiple sourcing and recruiting channels including the internet and social media required.
• Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare technology setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid understanding of employment law, recruitment and staffing metrics and HR related practices.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.
• Able remain calm under pressure and act with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures, related to field operations and Human Resources preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding employment and general personnel practices, recruitment/employment practices, compensation and benefits administration.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization and outside service providers.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works remotely.
• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours.  Flexibility is available with manager approval.

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$80.00 (entry-level qualifications) to $88.00 (highly experienced) per hour

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.