Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview Join Our Team as a Regional TA Specialist Kansas City Metro & MO Locations | Non-Exempt | Starting Pay ~$26/hr. If you enjoy building strong teams and connecting people with meaningful careers, this recruiting opportunity may be for you. Join Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) — a Kansas City nonprofit serving the community for over five decades — as a Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist, helping recruit and hire professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilities across Kansas City and throughout Missouri. In this role, you will partner with organizational leadership and the HR Recruitment team to strengthen hiring pipelines, expand CDD’s workforce, and support programs across the state. The recruitment team plays a key role in helping the organization attract mission-driven professionals committed to the individuals we serve. Why You’ll Love Working at CDD Mission-Driven Work: Your recruiting efforts directly support the teams who serve individuals with developmental disabilities. Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative organization that values communication, partnership, and shared success. Career Growth: Gain experience in full-cycle recruiting, workforce strategy, and community outreach. Meaningful Impact: Every hire you help bring to CDD strengthens services for individuals and families across Missouri. What You’ll Do Recruitment Strategy & Talent Sourcing Develop and maintain candidate pipelines using job boards, referral programs, workforce partnerships, and community outreach. Manage job postings and recruitment platforms while identifying new sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates. Monitor labor market trends and recruitment activity to strengthen hiring strategies and candidate engagement. Candidate Screening & Interview Coordination Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates. Conduct phone screens and preliminary interviews to assess qualifications and alignment with agency values. Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and provide realistic job previews. Hiring Process Administration Maintain accurate applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Assist with preparing employment offers and coordinating hiring decisions with leadership and Human Resources. Track recruitment activity and ensure hiring documentation aligns with agency policies and employment regulations. Partner with organizational leadership and the HR Recruitment team to support workforce planning and hiring priorities. Represent the agency at job fairs, community hiring events, and workforce partnership initiatives. Build relationships with community organizations, workforce development partners, and educational institutions. Support recruiting efforts throughout the Kansas City metro area with occasional travel across Missouri. What You Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. OR Equivalent recruiting or talent acquisition experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple hiring priorities and recruiting pipelines Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and hiring managers Valid MO Class E or KS Class C driver’s license Preferred Experience recruiting in healthcare, nonprofit, or human services environments Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms Experience participating in job fairs, workforce partnerships, or community recruitment initiatives Knowledge of employment laws and hiring best practices The Role at a Glance Pay : Starting at approximately $26.19/hour (Non-Exempt) Schedule : Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Work Setting : Primarily office-based with community outreach, hiring events, and workforce partnerships across the Kansas City metro area and occasionally throughout Missouri. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, we’d love to meet you. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. About CDD For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Developmentally Disabled