Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist
Location: Glendale, CA (On-Site Required)
Industry: Assisted Living & Home Care (Memory Care Focus)

About Us
We are a growing, mission-driven senior living and home care organization specializing in memory care. Our focus is on delivering compassionate, high-quality care while creating a supportive and uplifting environment for both residents and team members. We are committed to building strong teams, investing in training, and becoming a trusted resource within our community. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are a family-owned and operated organization, proudly serving our community for 36 years, built on trust, care, and commitment.

Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist to lead hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts across our assisted living and home care operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing practical, budget-conscious strategies to attract, hire, and retain high-quality caregivers and team members. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-capable of building systems, driving execution, and being accountable to measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution

• Evaluate open roles, staffing needs, and hiring priorities
• Develop and execute cost-effective recruitment strategies
• Manage and optimize job postings across platforms
• Improve job descriptions and ads
• Identify new sourcing channels

Caregiver Recruitment & Community Outreach

• Build relationships with CNA schools and community organizations
• Develop grassroots recruiting strategies
• Represent the company in the community

Employer Branding & Digital Recruiting

• Support hiring through social media and online platforms
• Ensure visibility across Google Jobs and SEO basics
• Collaborate on employer branding content

Retention & Employee Experience

• Develop retention initiatives
• Strengthen onboarding processes
• Improve employee experience

Process Management & Accountability

• Maintain recruiting workflows
• Track hiring and retention metrics
• Provide KPI-based reporting
• Continuously improve systems

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-fill for open positions
• Number of qualified applicants generated per role
• Cost-per-hire within budget targets
• 90-day employee retention rate
• Employee turnover reduction
• Offer acceptance rate
• Onboarding completion and training compliance
• Consistency in executing recruiting workflows
• Monthly performance scorecard results

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in recruiting or workforce development
• Knowledge of healthcare and/or senior living required
• Experience hiring for high-turnover roles preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable with KPI-driven performance and scorecards
• Experience with job boards and digital recruiting tools
• Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution

Compensation
Base Salary: $67,000 - $72,000 annually
Bonus: Performance-based bonus tied to hiring, retention, and KPI outcomes