Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Location

San Diego, CA

Position type

FLSA

Full Time

Non-Exempt

Department

Salary range

Human Resources

$70,000 – $80,000

Company Overview

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in bringing potentially life-changing therapeutics to patients in need. Avidity is pioneering a new class of oligonucleotide-based therapies called AOCs designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies to treat a wide range of serious diseases. We utilize our proprietary AOC platform to design, engineer and develop transformative therapeutics that combine the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the precision of oligonucleotide-based therapies to access previously undruggable tissue and cell types and more effectively target underlying genetic drivers of diseases. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, come make a difference with us.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator supports recruitment operations by scheduling interviews, and communicating with assigned recruiters, hiring managers, the HR Team and candidates. This role plays a key role in the candidate experience and is primarily responsible for supporting the HR team by managing various administrative tasks and ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Post job requisitions via the Applicant Tracking System (Jobvite)
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring timely communication with candidates and interview panel members
• Utilize the company’s ATS (Jobvite) to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information
• Coordinate interview logistics, such as booking interview rooms, video conferencing tools, and technical equipment
• Assist in conducting in-person, phone, and video interviews
• Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Respond promptly to candidate inquiries and provide updates on application status
• Identify areas for process improvement within the recruitment function
• Streamline administrative tasks and optimize recruitment workflows
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and other team members to ensure a seamless recruitment experience
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and organizing recruitment-related materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Recruiting Coordinator, preferably in a Life Sciences organization
• Experience with high volume scheduling and interacting with all levels of the organization required
• Strong ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Attention to detail required
• Professional written and verbal communication skill required
• Ability to be onsite as needed required
• Experience with Jobvite, ADP, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom, DocuSign, background check systems, and MS Excel strongly preferred

Avidity Biosciences

10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125

San Diego, CA

92121

O: 858-401-7900

F: 858-401-7901