job summary: In this vital role the Sr. Associate will have responsibility for managing and supporting early career talent strategy within Company's Research organization. This role ensures the continued success of existing early career talent programs, including pre- and post-doctoral internships, fellowships and postdocs, as well as the strategic implementation and continuous improvement of new programs across the Research organization's sites and sub-functions. Reporting to the R&D Talent & Culture Team within the R&D Strategy & Business Operations group, the Sr. Associate will work in close partnership with the Director of Early Career Talent & Strategic Alliances to align talent initiatives with business priorities, foster a culture of engagement and inclusion, and drive organizational performance in the Research organization. location: Newbury Park, California job type: Contract salary: $25.00 - 29.85 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: High School responsibilities: Program Management and Development Supports the management of existing early career talent programs across research sub-functions, including program lifecycle processes, from proposal selection, participant onboarding, training and learning opportunities, to scientific output and onward career developmentImplements operational processes, continuous improvements and drives talent pipeline expansionManages stakeholder alignment with business partners from R&D Strategy & Operations, HR, talent acquisition, corporate affairs, legal and finance Collaboration & Communication Executes meeting management of the Research Early Career Talent Steering Committee, including agendas, minutes, actions and decisionsSupports the organization and execution of the postdoctoral fellows' program annual conference, bimonthly postdoc seminar series, and trainingsIntegrates with cross-functional peers such as Operations and Commercialization talent teams and communicates best practices and learningsPartners with R&D Talent & Culture to develop communication strategies to amplify early career talent opportunities internally and externally Talent Data Analytics & Reporting Develops metrics, dashboards and reports to evaluate the effectiveness of research talent programs and to inform program improvementsMaintains all research early career talent program data & communicates trends and insights to provide recommendations on program design and strategy Talent Experience Executes on Research Early Career Talent Steering Committee vision for talent experience focused on the health and growth of the research talent pipelineEnhances talent engagement, ensures a positive work environment and promotes a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging aligned with functional, organizational and enterprise-wide goals and objectivesCreates value for both internal staff and external program participants qualifications: Required: Bachelor's + 2 years HR/Talent/OD or life sciences experience OR Associate's + 5 years relevant experience OR High school/GED + 12 years relevant experience. Preferred: Degree in HR, Business Admin, OD, or Life Sciences.Interest in biology, biotech, and mentoring early career professionals.Experience developing/executing talent strategies.Experience leading teams/projects/programs.Strong project management skills.Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.Strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.Builds strong relationships, collaborates effectively.Commitment to inclusion and engagement.High emotional intelligence/cultural competence.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.HR/talent/project management certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP). skills: Learning & Development, Organizational Behavior Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.