Talent Acquisition Specialist

Southwest Community Health Center Inc•Bridgeport, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing the organization’s recruitment strategy to ensure adequate staffing levels for clinical, professional and support positions across all offices and all departments. In addition, as a critical member of the Human Resources team, this position will also provide high-level HR service to all levels of management, staff, and outside parties, performing a full range of non-routine and complex clerical and administrative duties. This position will report directly to the Human Resources Manager, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer. This role requires the ability to be on-site five (5) days a week. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Collaborates with internal team and hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job specifications, duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications, and skills Executes the recruitment strategy, as defined by the Human Resources Manager; recommends improvements as trends arise Owns and executes full recruitment life cycle and executes all required job postings in a timely manner Uses job boards, internet sourcing, and other technical means to source candidates for upwards of 25 open positions Maintains contact with educational institutions, employment agencies, placement firms, and other sources of applicants Researches and compiles on-campus and off-site recruitment programs, including job fairs, trade shows, and media presence Initiates and maintains contact with qualified candidates for specific job openings Contacts all applicants within ATS; Builds and maintains a high-touch candidate experience across all roles and stages Reviews and coordinates candidate applications, conducts phone screenings as needed and refers candidates to hiring managers Monitors and maintains all job descriptions and job postings Supports hiring managers in improving interview calibration, candidate evaluation, and decision-making Participates in interviews and debriefs with hiring teams post-interviews as needed Contributes anecdotal evidence to Human Resources Manager for reports to monitor applicant flow, selection, and turnover for compliance with legal regulations and with organization goals and policies Implements basic onboarding processes that gives new hires a consistent and clear ramp-up General Human Resources Supports SWCHC Employee Engagement initiatives Supports credentialing and privileging documentation process Verifies and tracks eligibility documents (Employment Authorization forms, I-9) Assists with offboarding (i.e., exit interviews, revoke access to systems, etc.) Communicates with senior management team on an ongoing basis, providing information and data as requested Able to work extended workdays to support staff, as needed All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures, especially regarding the application process
Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Paylocity
Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
High degree of flexibility in a high-paced environment with competing priorities
Exemplary communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Highly detail-oriented
Strong Microsoft Office Suite and web-based program computer skills
Ability to travel to local and regional job fairs
Associates degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2 years of experience executing full lifecycle recruitment
A consistent track-record of success in a metrics or goal-based talent acquisition setting

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare and/or second-language fluency
Experience in corporate or agency recruitment

Responsibilities

Collaborates with internal team and hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job specifications, duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications, and skills
Executes the recruitment strategy, as defined by the Human Resources Manager; recommends improvements as trends arise
Owns and executes full recruitment life cycle and executes all required job postings in a timely manner
Uses job boards, internet sourcing, and other technical means to source candidates for upwards of 25 open positions
Maintains contact with educational institutions, employment agencies, placement firms, and other sources of applicants
Researches and compiles on-campus and off-site recruitment programs, including job fairs, trade shows, and media presence
Initiates and maintains contact with qualified candidates for specific job openings
Contacts all applicants within ATS; Builds and maintains a high-touch candidate experience across all roles and stages
Reviews and coordinates candidate applications, conducts phone screenings as needed and refers candidates to hiring managers
Monitors and maintains all job descriptions and job postings
Supports hiring managers in improving interview calibration, candidate evaluation, and decision-making
Participates in interviews and debriefs with hiring teams post-interviews as needed
Contributes anecdotal evidence to Human Resources Manager for reports to monitor applicant flow, selection, and turnover for compliance with legal regulations and with organization goals and policies
Implements basic onboarding processes that gives new hires a consistent and clear ramp-up
Supports SWCHC Employee Engagement initiatives
Supports credentialing and privileging documentation process
Verifies and tracks eligibility documents (Employment Authorization forms, I-9)
Assists with offboarding (i.e., exit interviews, revoke access to systems, etc.)
Communicates with senior management team on an ongoing basis, providing information and data as requested
Able to work extended workdays to support staff, as needed
All other duties as assigned