Talent Acquisition Specialist

Established in 2017 Indigenous Pact PBC, Inc., a certified B-Corporation, set out on a mission to create health equity for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. As part of a global movement of certified B-Corporations, we aim to balance purpose and profit by meeting the highest social, environmental, legal, and public standards to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy. Indigenous Pact’s dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team brings decades of experience working in Indian Country. We help strengthen and improve the sustainability of Tribes and Tribal Organizations' health, wellness, and long-term care programs and services. Indigenous Pact specializes in developing customized and turn-key solutions to generate sustainable revenue, increase healthcare access, and improve health outcomes for all Native Americans. Job Description Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 USD, based on skill and experience. Location: Greater Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia, Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, Spokane, WA area. Work model: Hybrid (primarily remote, with some onsite support in Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia area) Travel Requirements: occasional work-related travel to career fairs, conferences up to 25% Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager JOB SUMMARY The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in supporting full‑cycle recruitment efforts across Indigenous Pact and its Managed Services Partners, with a strong focus on healthcare‑related positions. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role is responsible for identifying and engaging top talent, managing candidate pipelines, partnering with hiring leaders, and ensuring a positive hiring manager and candidate experience. The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter who is comfortable operating independently, building strong stakeholder relationships, improving recruiting processes, and helping scale a growing Talent Acquisition function. This individual serves as a trusted recruiting partner and subject matter expert, balancing hands‑on recruitment with process improvement and operational excellence. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Source, screen, and recruit candidates for healthcare and administrative roles across Indigenous Pact and its Managed Services Partners. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and provide regular market and pipeline updates. Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs. Utilize creative sourcing strategies and recruiting tools to identify and engage passive talent. Extend verbal offers and support offer negotiations in alignment with organizational guidelines. Maintain accurate and timely candidate documentation within the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse). Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager in developing, documenting, and maintaining recruitment SOPs, workflows, and process documentation to support consistency, efficiency, and scalability. Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, hiring manager engagement, and recruiter effectiveness. Serve as a subject matter expert on recruiting best practices, Greenhouse workflows, and hiring processes. Exercise sound judgment and independently manage recruiting priorities while appropriately escalating complex issues. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, clinic leadership, and operational partners to support organizational hiring goals. Represent Indigenous Pact and its Managed Services Partners at career fairs, conferences, networking events, and other recruitment initiatives. Partner with agencies, vendors, consultants, educational institutions, and community organizations to support recruitment efforts. Stay informed on healthcare workforce trends, labor market conditions, and recruitment best practices. Help ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and professionalism. REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Prior experience utilizing an ATS; Greenhouse experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to create, improve, and document recruiting processes, workflows, or SOPs. Strong understanding of full‑cycle recruitment, sourcing methodologies, and candidate engagement strategies. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong consultative skills and ability to influence hiring decisions through data, market insights, and recruiting expertise. Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through. Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of recruiting outcomes. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments where priorities and processes may evolve. Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build strong working relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of full‑cycle recruitment experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, tribal healthcare, or high‑growth organizations. Experience recruiting for mission‑driven organizations strongly preferred. Experience developing or improving recruiting processes, workflows, or operational standards. Proven ability to successfully manage complex recruiting priorities across multiple business units, departments, or locations. Experience using recruiting metrics and data to drive hiring decisions and process improvements. Building a strong culture and exhibiting our core values is important to us. We have shared below characteristics that are important to us (and we hope you bring them as well) and what we offer at Indigenous Pact beyond the job opportunity! Native-Centered: Seeks to understand and effectively address the needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by American Indian Alaskan Native communities Quality-Focused and Accountable: Takes ownership and works #J-18808-Ljbffr