Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Talent Acquisition Specialist provides administrative and strategic Human Resources support to assigned branches and supports the Sr. HR Generalist(s) in the areas of talent acquisition, employee onboarding, new hire training and orientation, and reporting and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, or retention-focused HR roles.
• Professional HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, retention strategies, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HCM, Office 365, and related HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze workforce data and communicate trends and recommendations effectively.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment events, training, and meetings.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, reference checks, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, and orientation.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess current and future staffing needs, anticipate talent gaps, and develop proactive recruitment strategies. Serve as a resource to managers on best practices related to onboarding, engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Conduct strategic candidate sourcing using applicant tracking systems, databases, social media platforms, referrals, job fairs, and community outreach.
• Evaluate applicant qualifications and conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to make informed hiring recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, employment eligibility verification, credential verification, and program licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely employment records within the HCM.
• Support the development and implementation of employee retention strategies, including onboarding effectiveness, career pathways, engagement initiatives, and stay interview processes.
• Assist with reporting, analytics, and dashboards related to recruitment, retention, and workforce metrics.
• Partner with HR leadership to analyze turnover data, engagement feedback, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR team members and managers to support employee development, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts.
• Promote and reinforce organizational culture, values, and mission throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support new hire onboarding and training processes in coordination with HR, IT, and hiring managers to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.
• Ensure recruitment and retention practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Stay current on employment trends, talent strategies, and best practices to continuously improve HR programs and services.
• Represent the organization at recruitment events, career fairs, networking events, and community partnerships as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Human Resources function and organizational objectives.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism, ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.


Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.


Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.


Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

SHRM preffered


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