Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Open: August 3, 2026

Position Close: August 18, 2026

On-Site Work

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition is responsible for supporting the full recruitment lifecycle and representing the organization at job fairs and hiring events. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, engage, and hire top talent while delivering professional candidate experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strength Management

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned vacancies, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and facilitating offers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines.
• Identify and develop new recruiting sources and platforms.
• Coordinate and support internship programs, including outreach, candidate selection, onboarding, program logistics, and intern engagement activities.
• Plan, organize, and represent the organization at job fairs, campus events, and recruitment activities to strengthen employer brand and candidate pipelines.
• Track recruitment metrics, maintain accurate applicant records, and ensure compliance with hiring policies and procedures.
• Provide regular communication and follow-up to candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Interpersonal Skills

Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public.

2. Resilience

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Boolean search, sourcing techniques, and search engine optimization proficiency.
• Job boards, social, and digital recruiting tools experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with internship coordination, campus recruiting, or event planning is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles, and hiring compliance.
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and improve sourcing strategies.
• Strong presentation and networking skills for job fairs and community recruitment events.
• Experience supporting public sector, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.