Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contractor) at Legend Biotech

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<div class="content-intro">Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&amp;D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. &nbsp; Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma. &nbsp;</div>Legend Biotech is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contractor) as part of the Talent Acquisition team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview The Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contractor) provides high-volume coordination and administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring team experience through accurate scheduling, timely communication, and reliable data/process execution. This is a hands-on role focused on interview coordination, job posting maintenance, TA data entry/trackers, travel &amp; expense tracking, and preboarding support (background check validation, documentation, communications, and auditing). Key Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews across multiple functions and time zones, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring teams.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain a consistent, high-quality candidate experience through clear, timely communication.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Create and update job postings in the ATS (e.g., Greenhouse), ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved job details.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain and update key trackers and logs ensuring data is entered accurately and on time; flag discrepancies, missing information, or process gaps to the TA Ops Lead.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support preboarding activities to ensure new hires are ready for start date, including background check validation, new hire communications, and documentation.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform routine audits to ensure compliance requirements are met according to internal process standard.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate and track candidate travel and expenses, supporting reimbursement workflows through documentation validation, log maintenance, and issue follow‑up.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide general administrative support for day-to-day TA activities, including inbox/task queue coverage, tracker maintenance, and coordination support as needed.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify issues and suggest process improvements to improve consistency and candidate/hiring team experience.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Human Resources.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience is required.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in using an applicant tracking system (ATS) preferably in Greenhouse and/or Workday is preferred.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong ability to establish and maintain relationships.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proactive and strong time management skills.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to adapt quickly and have continuous improvement mindset.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple priorities with high level of detail.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated problem-solving skills.</li> </ul> #Li-LB1 #Li-Hybrid #Li-Contract<div class="content-conclusion">Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. &nbsp; EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. &nbsp; Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>For information related to our privacy policy, please review:&nbsp;<a href="https://legendbiotech.com/privacy-policy-2/" target="_blank">Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.</a></div></div>

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