Talent Acquisition Associate

Seeking candidate to work closely with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams. The successful candidate will support Bender Consulting Services’ mission to remove employment barriers for people with disabilities while adding investment value for our customers through effective recruitment and talent acquisition practices. This role is responsible for supporting talent programs delivered to external customers, including identifying talent with disabilities and supporting the success of those placed within customers’ workforces in both contract and direct roles.

Responsibilities

• Sources and identifies qualified candidates for Bender’s open positions through job boards, community partnerships, educational institutions, government programs, and other recruitment channels.
• Develops and maintains recruitment relationships with potential candidates, alumni, and referral organizations.
• Conducts candidate and referral-source outreach to support recruitment pipelines and maintain ongoing engagement.
• Reviews, screens, and interviews candidate submissions for skills, qualifications, competencies, and eligibility for Bender’s open jobs.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of career fairs, interview days, community events, and other recruitment activities.
• Represents Bender Consulting Services at recruitment events and develops relationships with potential candidates, community partners, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Provides timely follow-up and communication to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Recommends qualified candidates with disabilities for customer opportunities and assists in processing candidates for submission for these roles, including data and process tracking, resume development, reference checks, and interview preparation.
• Assists in coordinating candidate interviews with internal teams and external customers, including scheduling, confirming appointments, and communicating interview details.
• Supports the management and maintenance of job board postings, including updating job information and monitoring candidate activity.
• Maintains accurate and timely candidate records within Salesforce and other recruitment systems.

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, community partners, and team members.
• Recruitment experience and/or education.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes, job boards, and candidate tracking systems.
• Strong ties to the disability community and/or lived experience with disability.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.