Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Heartshare

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent to support our programs and services. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will develop and implement recruitment strategies to build a robust talent pipeline while fostering a positive candidate experience. This is a hybrid role with an alternating in-office workweek schedule located in Brooklyn, New York.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative strategies to attract top talent via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess qualifications to ensure alignment with job requirements.
• Provide exceptional candidate experiences and maintain strong relationships throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruiting plans.
• Ensure position accuracy through position control systems before initiating job postings or distributing offer letters.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and generating offer letters.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and track recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.
• Access employee records to verify eligibility for promotions, transfers, or rehires.
• Initiate personnel action forms and manage required documentation.
• Provide guidance on interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations while staying informed about talent acquisition trends.
• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with hiring managers to provide updates on vacancies and progress.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Paycom) and other HR tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount.
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJ’s Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates, and more.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with an alternating in-office workweek schedule located in Brooklyn, New York.