Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent to support our programs and services. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will develop and implement recruitment strategies to build a robust talent pipeline while fostering a positive candidate experience.

This is not a remote position. It is a hybrid role with an alternating in-office workweek schedule located in Brooklyn, New York.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

Strategic Recruitment:

• Develop and execute creative strategies to attract top talent via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.

Candidate Screening:

• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess qualifications to ensure alignment with job requirements.

Relationship Building:

• Provide exceptional candidate experiences and maintain strong relationships throughout the recruitment process.

Collaboration:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruiting plans.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure position accuracy through position control systems before initiating job postings or distributing offer letters.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and generating offer letters.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and track recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.

Compliance & Administration:

• Access employee records to verify eligibility for promotions, transfers, or rehires.
• Initiate personnel action forms and manage required documentation.

Ongoing Support:

• Provide guidance on interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations while staying informed about talent acquisition trends.

Communication:

• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with hiring managers to provide updates on vacancies and progress.