Talent Acquisition Specialist (61198)

SUMMARY:

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies, and under the supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process and supporting employee onboarding initiatives across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, attract qualified candidates, coordinate recruitment activities, and ensure a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as an ambassador for Recovery Network of Programs, promoting the organization as an employer of choice through strategic recruitment efforts, workforce outreach, community partnerships, and candidate engagement. The successful candidate will be highly organized, service-oriented, adaptable, and capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role helps the organization attract, hire, and retain a high-quality workforce that supports RNP's mission and strategic goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for clinical, non-clinical, leadership, and internship positions across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce challenges, and position requirements.
• Assist hiring managers with developing, revising, and maintaining job descriptions.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies designed to attract diverse and qualified candidates.
• Create and maintain job postings through Paycom and external recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates utilizing job boards, social media, professional networking, employee referrals, educational partnerships, and community outreach.
• Screen resumes and applications and conduct initial candidate interviews as appropriate.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Guide hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and candidate evaluation methods.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines and ensure timely follow-up with applicants.
• Develop and maintain talent pools for current and future hiring needs.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and prepare reports related to vacancies, candidate flow, time-to-fill, and other relevant hiring data.
• Evaluate recruitment processes and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Employer Branding & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a brand ambassador for RNP by promoting the organization's mission, culture, and employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, professional associations, and community partners.
• Represent RNP at job fairs, career fairs, networking events, speaking engagements, and recruitment outreach activities.
• Develop and support social media recruitment efforts and employment marketing initiatives.
• Assist with enhancing the organization's employer brand and visibility within the healthcare, behavioral health, and nonprofit sectors.
• Identify innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.

Employee Onboarding

• Prepare offer letters and coordinate all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credentialing, reference checks, drug screenings, and related onboarding requirements.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the pre-employment process.
• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation.
• Ensure new employees are successfully onboarded and integrated into the organization's culture, mission, and values.
• Collect and maintain New Hire Orientation evaluations and employee feedback.
• Conduct onboarding follow-up communications and check-ins throughout the introductory period.
• Partner with managers and HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

Human Resources Support

• Provide information and support to internal and external candidates regarding employment opportunities and recruitment processes.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives through onboarding and recruitment activities.
• Maintain recruitment records, applicant files, reports, and documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of RNP programs, services, and staffing needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, applicant, and organizational information.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned to support the Human Resources Department and organizational goals.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and human resources information systems. Paycom experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple openings and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and team members.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three to five years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience required.
• Experience recruiting within healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or human services environments preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards, and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to attend recruitment events, job fairs, educational partnerships, agency locations, and other work-related functions.