Talent Acquisition Specialist (fully on-site!)

Hiring for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in New Britain, CT (fully on-site role!)

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30
Role duration: 3-4 months anticipated
Pay: $30-35/hour (based on experience)
MUST have minimum 1-2 years of recent healthcare recruiting experience

• 35-40 Requisitions supporting 15 managers
• Reports directly to HR Manager
• ATS- Paycom, experience preferred 
• Most reqs are Clinicians & Case Managers 

Position Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates who align with the organization’s mission, values, and workforce needs. This position partners with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, enhance candidate experience, and ensure compliance with all employment laws and organizational policies. The Talent Acquisition Specialist also supports employer branding initiatives, workforce planning, and continuous improvement of recruitment processes. 

In conjunction with the Internship Coordinator, responsible for networking with schools and colleges to create and sustain long term relationships.  Assists with paid and unpaid internship onboarding.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also assist with the administration of compensation and performance management as the first point of contact for policy questions and assisting with minor employee relation matters as needed.

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:

• Manages the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval through candidate pre-onboarding.
• Develops and implements cost effective recruitment and retention strategies, both general and job-specific, to ensure the agency attracts and retains highly qualified candidates.
• Creates and posts compelling job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Sources passive candidates through networking, social media, professional organizations, and talent databases.
• Liaison with employment agencies, colleges and other recruitment sources. 
• In conjunction with the Internship Coordinator, networks with schools/colleges to build a pipeline of talent.
• Point of contact for hiring managers related to the recruitment process and applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand job requirements and candidate preferences.
• Reviews and screens incoming resumes to identify potential candidates.
• Conducts pre-screening of applicants (via phone, video or in-person); analyzing responses; verifying references, salary and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Communicates with candidates throughout the interview process, providing updates and gathering feedback.
• Manages candidate data and records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Responds to employment inquiries and to all candidates in a timely manner.
• Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to the hiring managers via ATS.
• Coordinates, as needed, and participates in job fairs and host in-house recruitment events.
• Completes other required HR tasks as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.
• In concert with the HR Assistant, coordinates new hire paperwork for all candidates and interns.
• Back up for the coordination of general orientation program for all new employees and presents as needed.
• Provides training of best practices related to recruitment strategies and ATS.
• Provides accurate and timely reports on talent acquisition activities.
• Assists with compensation administration.
• Assists with performance management, i.e. annual performance reviews, supervisions, goal administration and competency assessments.
• Acts as the first point of contact for basic policy questions and assist with resolving employee relation matters.
• Assists with special projects; i.e. software implementation, training & development.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• At least one (1) year healthcare recruiting experience 
• Applicant Tracking (ATS) experience.
• HRIS experience.
• Full cycle recruitment experience.