Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures excellence in the organization’s recruitment and candidate screening processes while serving as a key ambassador of the GO Project’s mission and culture to all applicants. This role partners closely with department leaders and hiring managers to identify staffing needs, execute hiring strategies, and source top, mission-aligned talent across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest level of excellence in GO Project’s candidate recruitment and screening process, and serving as the key representative of the organization’s mission and culture for all applicants
• Collaborating with department leadership and hiring managers on a regular basis and proactively identifying future hiring & recruitment needs
• Executing hiring strategies for GO Enterprise and each platform: GOEX, CarePortal, Strong Family
• Opening roles in Paycom Applicant Tracking system and managing hiring request queue for hiring managers across the organization
• Posting & managing our active job openings on the Careers website page(s)
• Sourcing & recruiting top talent for a diverse range of positions and divisions within the organization
• Screwing applicants & ensuring consistency of Culture and Capability standards & processes for all candidates
• Executing and monitoring Paycom Applicant Tracking workflows for hiring managers and providing training to hiring managers as necessary
• Executing the pre-boarding (pre-hiring) process, such as issuing background checks, offer letters, and all other pre-hire paperwork in conjunction with the HR & Finance team.
• Leading / Co-leading the GO Project New Hire Orientation program
• Compiling HR Reporting dashboards from our HRIS system and other analytic and detail-oriented projects
• Leading other HR initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills, You Bring to the Organization:
• Required Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or related field required. Demonstrated experience as a Recruiter or HR Professional with prior recruiting responsibility, 5+ years required.
• Preferred Knowledge: HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)
• Required Skills:
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll, and benefits administration. (HRIS/ATS) experience with Paycom is a plus!
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven success in conducting distinct types of screening & interviewing activities (phone interviews, video screening calls, reference checks, candidate demo presentations, Behavioral-Based Interviewing, etc.)
• Understanding of the compliance requirements for job postings and hiring activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to discern candidates’ skill sets and weaknesses
• A passion for family strengthening and a clear calling to this role and The Global Orphan Project’s Core Values (Courage, Humility, and Excellence)
• Strong bias towards action and ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced & evolving environment

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan
• A highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles
• Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience