Associate Director of Talent Acquisition

If you’re passionate about people, building strong teams, and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you! At Starbridge, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity and enthusiasm to work that makes a difference, while growing your skills and advancing your career.
We’re seeking an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition to join our Organizational and Workforce Development team and help us attract and build a talented, mission-driven workforce.



 

• Lead recruitment strategy and high-volume hiring efforts to meet Starbridge's workforce needs.
• Oversee the hiring process from requisition through offer, ensuring consistent, accessible, and compliant practices.
• Create a positive candidate experience through timely communication and a smooth transition from selection through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources teams to strengthen hiring practices, remove barriers, and support workforce needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition and onboarding team.
• Monitor recruitment data and trends to identify opportunities and improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices are accurate, compliant, and audit ready.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, human services, or a related field required; commensurate experience considered.
• 3+ years of high-volume recruitment experience, preferably in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, or another mission-driven organization.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience recruiting Direct Support Professionals or other high-volume frontline positions.
• Strong knowledge of effective and lawful interviewing and hiring practices, with knowledge of applicable federal and New York State requirements.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; JazzHR and ADP preferred. SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to accessible, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices.

• Generous paid time off that grows with your years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance worth two times your salary.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Starbridge helping cover the cost.
• A retirement plan you can start right away, with a 4% Starbridge match after one year.
• Opportunities to lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen families and communities across New York State.
• A collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

Removing barriers is at the heart of our mission, and that includes how we hire. Starbridge is proud to serve a variety of cultures and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We welcome applicants of every background and experience and base our hiring decisions on each person’s ability to do the job.