Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Director of Human Resources and will work with all levels of staff to ensure the agency maintains a high-performance workforce. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for strategically sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring employees to meet an organization's long-term goals, ensuring a positive candidate experience and contributing to a strong talent pipeline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identify and engage with potential candidates through various channels (e.g., job boards, social media, networking).
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates against job requirements.
• Oversee the entire hiring process, from job posting to onboarding.
• Foster strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Track key metrics related to recruitment efforts and providing insights to improve processes.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of the recruitment budget.
• In concert with hiring managers, create job descriptions that reflect the requirements of each position.
• Coordinate and collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria.
• Build and develop a pipeline of the most qualified candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references, and attending job fairs and recruitment events.
• Maintain clear records of all recruitment documentation, including interview notes and related paperwork in ADP, to share with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Provide ad hoc reports of all requisition status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Working knowledge of ADP WorkForce Now.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or similar field
• Five years of experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment specialist role
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The salary for this position is $75,000-$80,000

Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

At Bridge Over Troubled Waters, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants who may require one to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at recruiter@bridgeotw.org and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.