As the TAq Services Team Lead for the UK, Spain, and Portugal at AstraZeneca, Ellie Weston plays a pivotal role in shaping the talent acquisition landscape within the organization. With a recruitment career that began in the late 1990s, Ellie has honed her expertise in...
As the TAq Services Team Lead for the UK, Spain, and Portugal at AstraZeneca, Ellie Weston plays a pivotal role in shaping the talent acquisition landscape within the organization. With a recruitment career that began in the late 1990s, Ellie has honed her expertise in sourcing top-tier talent and managing complex recruitment processes across diverse sectors. In her current position, she oversees the UK Executive Admin and New Employee Orientation Team, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. Her leadership extends to managing the TAq Apprentices, where she is dedicated to fostering the next generation of recruitment professionals.
Ellie's responsibilities also encompass the UK Right to Work and Immigration process, where she navigates the intricacies of compliance and regulatory requirements to facilitate smooth pre-day 1 approvals. By collaborating closely with the UK TAq community and regional TAq Admin Teams, she ensures that recruitment strategies align with AstraZeneca's broader organizational goals, promoting a cohesive approach to talent acquisition.
Her extensive skill set includes competency-based and behavioral interviewing techniques, which she employs to identify candidates who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with AstraZeneca's values and culture. Additionally, Ellie is adept in employer branding and executive search, leveraging her background in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to enhance AstraZeneca's appeal as an employer of choice. With a keen focus on succession planning and change management, Ellie is committed to driving strategic initiatives that support the company's growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
