Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistCornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.POSITION SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platformsPartners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategiesCoordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processesSupport recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areasDevelops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutionsCollaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programsSupports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiativesStrengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partnersPromotes healthcare careers within underserved communitiesEnsures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment lawsMaintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce developmentExperience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software, Paycom preferredExperience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferredKnowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirementsStrong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skillsExperience working with underserved or rural populations, preferredFamiliarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferredHR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferredWORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Office or hybrid work environmentRequired to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.