Jr. Talent Acquisition Specialist~ 3 month Contract

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates through job boards, resume databases, LinkedIn, social media, networking, referrals, community outreach, and recruiting events
• Create and maintain active pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs across multiple specialties and geographic regions
• Build and maintain distribution lists of previous applicants and passive candidates for targeted email campaigns and mass outreach initiatives
• Research target markets, competitor organizations, residency/training programs, and other talent pools to identify prospective candidates

Candidate Screening & Engagement

• Review resumes and credentials to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements
• Conduct initial outreach and phone screenings to evaluate candidate interest, availability, and fit
• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interview scheduling and assist with candidate follow-up communications

Recruitment Strategy

• Support senior recruiters in executing proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions
• Gather market intelligence regarding candidate availability, compensation expectations, and hiring trends to support recruitment planning
• Affiliate with targeted recruiting campaigns and talent mapping initiatives

Candidate Relationship Management

• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines within the applicant tracking system
• Coordinate interviews with hiring team. Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a professional, responsive candidate experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of recruiting experience with a degree, or 5+ years of recruiting experience without a degree
• Previous health professions recruiting experience is highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software