Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, reference checks, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, and orientation.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess current and future staffing needs, anticipate talent gaps, and develop proactive recruitment strategies. Serve as a resource to managers on best practices related to onboarding, engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Congduct strategic candidate sourcing using applicant tracking systems, databases, social media platforms, referrals, job fairs, and community outreach.
• Evaluate applicant qualifications and conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to make informed hiring recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, employment eligibility verification, credential verification, and program licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely employment records within the HCM.
• Support the development and implementation of employee retention strategies, including onboarding effectiveness, career pathways, engagement initiatives, and stay interview processes.
• Aid in reporting, analytics, and dashboards related to recruitment, retention, and workforce metrics.
• Partner with HR leadership to analyze turnover data, engagement feedback, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR team members and managers to support employee development, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts.
• Promote and reinforce organizational culture, values, and mission throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support new hire onboarding and training processes in coordination with HR, IT, and hiring managers to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.
• Ensure recruitment and retention practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Stay current on employment trends, talent strategies, and best practices to continuously improve HR programs and services.
• Represent the organization at recruitment events, career fairs, networking events, and community partnerships as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Human Resources function and organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, or retention-focused HR roles.
• Professional HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, retention strategies, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HCM, Office 365, and related HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze workforce data and communicate trends and recommendations effectively.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment events, training, and meetings.