As a Recruitment Experience Partner (REP), you will be the front‑line recruiter and primary face to our candidates, delivering a smooth, fast, and human experience across high‑volume hiring. You will partner closely with the Recruitment Business Partner (RBP) to translate hiring needs into consistent, high‑quality execution – ensuring clarity, speed, and a positive journey for every candidate. This role is a cornerstone of our Recruitment Solutions (RS) model, designed to deliver a fast, fair, human hiring experience at scale. Your primary focus will be on hiring cases in the DACH area. This job posting covers two openings in the specified country.
Location
Schaftenau or Vienna, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the main point of contact for candidates, guiding them from first interaction through offer and ensuring a seamless experience.
Conduct the first round of RS interviews and extend offers for high‑volume roles (levels 5 and below) in close partnership with the RBP.
Execute core recruiting activities consistently across business units: screening, shortlisting, communication, and interview coordination.
Support RBPs on senior or complex hiring through shortlist validation, applicant management, and reactive sourcing when needed.
Keep Workday fully updated and follow RS‑defined process steps, standards, and timelines to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
Provide insights and feedback to continuously improve the candidate experience and RS processes.
Essential Requirements
3–5+ years’ recruiting experience (in‑house or agency), ideally in high‑volume or multi‑market environments.
Fluent in German with strong skills in candidate communication, screening, and shortlisting.
Ability to operate confidentl