Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. 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 not a remote position. It is a hybrid role with an alternating in-office workweek schedule located in Brooklyn, New York.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position: 

Strategic Recruitment:

• Develop and execute creative strategies to attract top talent via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.

Candidate Screening:

• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess qualifications to ensure alignment with job requirements.

Relationship Building:

• Provide exceptional candidate experiences and maintain strong relationships throughout the recruitment process.

Collaboration:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruiting plans.

Operational Excellence:

• 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.

Compliance & Administration:

• Access employee records to verify eligibility for promotions, transfers, or rehires.
• Initiate personnel action forms and manage required documentation.

Ongoing Support:

• Provide guidance on interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations while staying informed about talent acquisition trends.

Communication:

• 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 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• 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.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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