Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports ACCESS’ Excellent Talent strategy by executing recruiting and hiring processes. This role builds a strong talent pipeline through connections with potential applicants and sources, and establishes recruitment practices for volunteer, internship, and fellowship programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the hiring process, including advertising, job postings, headhunting, initial interviews, managing approvals, conducting background checks, and submitting offer letters.
• Lead recruiting efforts and build networks to find qualified candidates via job boards, career fairs, professional networks, and recruiting websites.
• Develop, streamline, and enhance staffing systems, tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with management to develop job descriptions and ensure salary alignment with market data.
• Manage the applicant tracking system and develop metrics to evaluate job board usage.
• Support the development and management of volunteer, internship, and fellowship programs.
• Plan and execute volunteer events and appreciation events for volunteers, interns, and fellows.
• Recommend new HR approaches, policies, and initiatives to support the organization’s mission.
• Analyze data to identify business needs and develop solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend employee benefits and retention strategies.
• Participate in administrative meetings and relevant seminars.
• Maintain accurate information management and filing systems for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Conduct thorough background checks, including criminal records, drug tests, references, education, licenses, and other required screenings.
• Assist with credentialing, training, and background checks as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, volunteer management, and community engagement.
• Intermediate knowledge of recruiting principles, volunteer management, and federal/state employment laws.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting sites is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to partner with other functional areas, organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to gather and analyze information, identify trends, and apply findings.
• Customer service orientation with a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.

Schedule

Normal business hours, with some additional hours required. Local and in-state travel up to 20%.