Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Overview

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading full-cycle talent acquisition activities forexempt and non-exempt positions across assigned business units while serving as a strategic talentadvisor to operational leaders and hiring managers. This role partners closely with leadership to developand execute workforce planning, talent acquisition, and sourcing strategies that support Vinfen'smission, growth objectives, and staffing priorities. As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, thisrole serves as a strategic talent advisor and consultative partner to hiring managers, providing guidanceon sourcing strategies, labor market trends, candidate availability, selection practices, and recruitmentbest practices. As one of the first points of contact for prospective employees, the Senior TalentAcquisition Partner plays a critical role in representing Vinfen’s mission, values, and culture throughprofessionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:Applicant Management

• Reviews and screens applicants daily to ensure the most qualified candidates areforwarded to hiring managers in a timely manner.• Facilitates the interview process with hiring managers and candidates.• Uses behavioral-based interviewing and other effective interviewing techniques toassess desired skills, experience, and competencies.• Manages the applicant’s experience throughout the hiring process by ensuringtimely communication, professionalism, and excellent customer service.• Extends employment offers and ensures completion of all pre-employmentrequirements.• Educates hiring managers on the recruitment and onboarding process whilesupporting Vinfen’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals.• Maintains frequent and open communication with hiring managers regardingrecruitment efforts, candidate pipelines, and posted vacancies.• Act as a business partner to hiring managers by advising on cost-effective andeffective recruitment strategies.• Maintains current knowledge of assigned programs, services, and business units torecruit efficiently and effectively.

Creative Recruitment Management• Partners with Talent Acquisition leadership to develop cost-effective marketing andbranding strategies to attract quality applicants and specialized hires.• Promotes Vinfen as an employer of choice through professional organizations,associations, trade groups, community partners, and networking channels.• Build partnerships with academic institutions, degree programs, workforcedevelopment organizations, and community outreach partners.• Coordinates college recruiting initiatives, attends career fairs, and identifies newopportunities for community-based recruitment.• Uses recruitment data, referral source trends, and hiring outcomes to improvesourcing strategies and strengthen candidate pipelines.• Leads strategic social, community, and professional networking initiatives tosupport current and future hiring needs.

Compensation & Offer Management• Partners with Compensation and hiring managers to ensure job descriptions arecurrent, accurate, and aligned before posting.• Reviews salary expectations and relevant work experience with candidates.• Consults with Compensation and hiring managers to determine appropriatecompensation levels based on candidate experience, market conditions, internalequity, and applicable job classifications.• Identifies market pay concerns that may impact Vinfen’s ability to attract qualifiedcandidates.• Facilitates internal employment transitions, including promotions, transfers,demotions, and reclassifications associated with requisitions.• Extends formal employment offers and supports salary discussions in partnershipwith Compensation and hiring managers.• Consults with hiring managers regarding sign-on bonuses, relocation allowances,and other applicable recruitment incentives.

Compliance Management• Supports compliance with Vinfen policies, procedures, and recruitmentrequirements.• Supports regulatory, accreditation, quality, and performance improvementinitiatives related to recruitment and staffing.• Ensures compliance with Vinfen job posting and recruitment policies.• Manages federal and state compliance processes for open positions, includingcandidate disposition coding and consultation with hiring managers on appropriateprocesses and procedures.• Ensure recruitment and hiring practices comply with all applicable federal and stateemployment laws.• Supports compliance with applicable labor contracts and employmentagreements.

Project & Initiative Management• Remains current with HR policies, procedures, systems, and recruitment bestpractices.• Supports and mentors Recruiting Administrators as needed to improve efficiencywithin the recruitment and onboarding process.• Identifies opportunities to streamline recruitment workflows and improve theoverall hiring process.• Uses operational analysis, trends, benchmarking, and research to supportleadership and managers in staffing projections and workforce planning.• Serves as a consultant to leadership, management, and Talent Acquisition partnersin the development of effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.• Serves as project lead for staffing-related initiatives as assigned.• Works under the direction of the Recruiting Manager to implement recruitmentstrategies and prioritize vacancies appropriately.• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of workforce planning, talent pipelining, recruitment marketing, and employerbranding strategies.• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment technologies, and talentacquisition metrics to drive hiring outcomes.• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring managers.• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of theorganization.• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.• Understanding of equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, diversity hiring,and compliance requirements.• Ability to leverage technology, social media, and professional networking platforms to attractand engage talent.• Sensitivity to cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, and other dimensions of diversity.

Typical Requirements:• 3 – 5 years’ recruiting experience• Proficiency with an ATS• Familiarity with EEOC/employment law• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements:Driving is not required.Physical Effort:Administrative Roles - Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.