Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist

Why Join ChildCareGroup

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

At CCG, we know that great work starts with great people. Join a mission-driven team where your efforts help attract, engage, and retain talented employees who support children, families, and communities every day.

Why This Role Matters

The Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in attracting top talent and creating an exceptional employee experience. This position serves as a key partner in the hiring process while also leading employee engagement initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, recognize employee contributions, and foster meaningful connections across the organization. If you are passionate about recruitment, creative communications, employee engagement, and making a positive impact on workplace culture, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the employee journey from candidate to contributor

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, from job postings through pre-hire and onboarding activities.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and maintain communication with applicants and hiring managers.
• Lead new employee orientation and support a positive onboarding experience.
• Develop engaging employee communications, recognition campaigns, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Plan and execute employee events, appreciation activities, service awards, and culture-building programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison and facilitator for the SPIRIT Committee and employee engagement initiatives.
• Track recruitment activity, maintain applicant tracking records, and provide hiring updates and reports.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in talent acquisition, human resources, employee engagement, internal communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting recruitment activities including candidate screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and hiring administration.
• Experience planning and executing employee engagement, recognition, workplace culture, or employee event programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite.