Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistAcenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.The Talent Acquisition Specialist's responsibilities include identifying current and future hiring needs; developing sourcing opportunities to create a pipeline of candidates to fill open positions and successfully onboarding new hires and maintaining relevant data to providing reporting as required. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.Key Responsibilities:Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop job requisitions, establish hiring criteria, and provide coaching throughout the recruitment process.Develop and implement sourcing and recruitment strategies, including job postings, social media outreach, career fairs, and other recruitment initiatives.Manage full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding support.Create and maintain positions, organizational structures, candidate records, and recruitment data within the ATS and HRIS, ensuring data integrity and compliance.Prepare and distribute offer letters for new hires and internal transfers while collaborating with hiring managers and HR throughout the hiring process.Track recruitment metrics and maintain reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and hiring effectiveness.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, organizational policies, and recruiting best practices.Develop and deliver training, resources, and guidance to leaders on recruitment and hiring practices, including maintaining current hiring information.Manage internship recruitment and hiring processes in partnership with program leadership.Serve as a trusted HR resource by responding to employee inquiries, supporting HR initiatives and projects, and assisting with HRIS updates and other departmental needs.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related experience in lieu of degree3-5 years of experience in RecruitingAdvanced Computer skills including MS Office Suite and database systemsProven success in sourcing candidates, conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person) and successful full cycle onboardingFamiliarity with laws, regulations and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitmentExcellent verbal/written communication skillsValid Driver's License and ability to travel when requiredMust demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well independentlyMust be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgement under all circumstancesMust be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectivelyExperience with Workday preferredAdditional Information:Starting Base Rate: $57K-$62KAnnual BonusBilingual rate: An additional $3,120 added to the base rate if Spanish proficientThis position is hybridWhat we provide:An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agencyMission-driven coreHealth, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of compGenerous time-offLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramYear-end bonusesAcenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.