Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary Home and Community Based Services team. This position provides Human Resources support in the area of recruitment and hiring for the organization, working closely with program leaders to assist with sourcing candidates and hiring to ensure recruiting processes are running effectively and efficiently.

This career opportunity will partner with hiring managers to hone in on the much-needed qualifications per vacant opportunity. You will be responsible for sourcing and full-cycle recruiting of Direct Support Professionals, Qualified Professionals, and other requisitions as needed. This position is mostly remote within the state of North Carolina with intermittent travel to headquarters in Raleigh and within the assigned service area for career events.

Responsibilities

• Develops and posts job openings to electronic recruitment sites and other sites as appropriate.
• Sources candidates through development of partnerships with accredited technical schools, colleges, and universities, professional organizations, online resources, and other tools.
• Attends job fairs as appropriate to gain exposure for the organization and open positions.
• Verifies Talintel assessments have been completed and scores are appropriate for those programs using the system.
• Receives/reviews resumes and applications for minimum qualifications.
• Schedules and conducts phone screens for qualified applicants.
• Sends qualified applicants to hiring manager for review.
• Schedules interviews for hiring manager and other interviewees.
• Conducts phone screens and interviews applicants as needed.
• Assists with training on recruitment process and interviewing and hiring when requested by regional and HR leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Four years’ experience in staff recruitment, preferably for a non-profit and/or human service related field.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/SPHR/SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
• Experience with credentialing requirements for direct service positions preferred.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including clarity and articulation of thoughts, appropriate grammar, style, form, and punctuation.
• General knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and organize projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate problems and take the initiative to solve them.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Possession of state-appropriate, unrestricted driver’s license and current and valid auto insurance.

Skills

• Adept at passive sourcing.
• Experience providing an engaging candidate experience.
• Ability to work smart, build relationships, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $60,000 annual salary for this full-time, exempt position.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

Equipment Used

• Telephone
• Computer (Microsoft Office Applications)
• Calculator
• Fax
• Copier
• Motor Vehicle (may be required to use own personal vehicle on occasion)

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, sitting, and standing for long periods of time and performing repetitive motions, such as using a computer.
• Must be able to speak audibly, write legibly, and perform repetitive motions such as typing.

Work Environment

Work environment is a typical office setting. Travel to other offices within North Carolina and Virginia will be required, including, at times, overnight stays. Program locations may vary from residential environments to clinic-based service delivery sites to adult day vocational programs or administrative offices. Exposure to weather elements is possible when traveling.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.