Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Cycle Hire)

About the role

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) are seeking a Senior Specialist, Recruiter (cycle hire) to lead full‑cycle recruitment for entry‑level through manager‑level positions and temporary hires across the PPFA National Office. The role reports to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition in the People, Culture and Equity Division and is expected to run for six months, beginning October 2026 and ending April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end talent acquisition for assigned requisitions (entry-level to manager, including temp hires), encompassing job posting distribution, multi-channel proactive sourcing, resume screening, structured interviewing, offer generation, and onboarding handoff.
• Conducts thorough phone screens and virtual interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, competencies, and cultural addition to PPFA; coordinates panel interviews and prepares standardized selection collateral.
• Executes recruitment workflows within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to reduce time-to-fill, optimize panel selection, and maintain operational efficiency across the hiring lifecycle.
• Serves as a proficient system user for Lever ATS and SuccessFactors HRIS; maintains accurate recruitment analytics, candidate pipeline data, and KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinates background checks, reference verifications, and onboarding logistics in partnership with TA Operations; ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Promotes PPFA as an employer of choice by leveraging internal/external advertising platforms and maintaining transparent, engaging communication throughout the candidate journey.
• Partners closely with hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle; leads intake sessions to align on criteria, serves as a continuous liaison, provides pipeline updates, and guides data-driven selection decisions.
• Researches and engages external networks, universities, community organizations, social media channels, employee referrals, and professional associations to proactively build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Represents PPFA at career fairs, university sessions, industry conferences, and networking events to build organizational awareness and expand talent pools.
• Fosters collaborative, trusting relationships with hiring managers, candidates, PCE Business Partners, and TA Operations team members to ensure seamless service delivery and high engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of high‑volume recruitment experience.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn HR databases (SuccessFactors), applicant tracking software (Lever), or other recruitment/candidate management systems.
• Experience with full‑cycle recruitment and general recruitment strategies with a proven track record of success.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or related software.
• Strong written