Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator for an impactful nonprofit organization in the Jackson area. This individual will manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offer acceptance, providing a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. You will employ diverse sourcing strategies, attend campus and community events, and utilize recruitment tools through the applicant tracking system. Key responsibilities include active sourcing of candidates specific to positions, coordinating the internship program and applicants, conducting interviews, advising hiring managers, maintaining job postings, ensuring hiring standards, and managing applicant communications. Will collaborate with the marketing team to enhance the organization's employer brand on social media, job boards, and career pages as needed. You will also collaborate on offers, analyze recruitment metrics, and stay current on industry trends within the non-profit sectors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Candidate Evaluation and Role Alignment: Demonstrate strong discernment skills in assessing candidates’ qualifications, cultural fit, and potential for success within specific company roles. Effectively evaluates candidate responses and behaviors during interviews, ensuring alignment with organizational values, role requirements, and long-term potential. Makes informed recommendations to hiring managers based on a nuanced understanding of both candidate strengths and the demands of the role.
• Proactive Recruiting & Sourcing: Ability to create recruiting opportunities or mitigate challenges, including developing proactive sourcing strategies, maintaining accurate job requirements, and creating targeted recruiting opportunities for hard-to-fill roles.
• Human Resources Knowledge and Compliance: Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to hiring practices, as well as internal HR policies and standards to ensure a compliant recruitment process.
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Ability to cultivate relationships with both internal stakeholders (such as hiring managers) and external candidates, industry professionals, educational institutions, and community organizations to attract and engage top talent.
• Data Driven Recruitment: Proficiency in interpreting key metrics to drive recruitment improvements, enhance quality of hires, and support a positive candidate experience through data-informed decision-making
• Strategic Talent Sourcing: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans using LinkedIn Recruiter, the Applicant Tracking System, third-party sites, and innovative methods to attract high-quality candidates. Build and maintain a network of potential candidates for key roles, focusing on talent pipelines.
• Coordinate Internship Program: Manage the end-to-end coordination of the internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement activities. Serve as the main point of contact for interns, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Execute Full Cycle Recruiting: Oversee and manage the entire recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offer, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Represent the Organization at Campus Events: Attend on-site campus job fairs and other community events as an organizational representative.
• Utilize Recruitment Tools: Use the Applicant Tracking System, Third Party Sites, and LinkedIn Recruiter to source candidates for various positions.
• Conduct Interviews: Conduct virtual screenings interviews, refer qualified candidates to hiring managers, and make hiring recommendations when appropriate.
• Advise Hiring Managers: Provide guidance to managers and employees on hiring policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure Organization Hiring Standards: Work within the Human Resources team to ensure that candidates meet standards, including thorough background checks and credential verification.
• Manage Job Postings: Update and maintain job postings across internal platforms, ensuring compliance with organizational and legal standards, and accurate candidate disposition steps.
• Communicate with Applicants: Inform applicants of hiring decisions, application status, and potential opportunities, fostering a transparent candidate experience.
• Collaborate on Offers and Negotiations: Partner with management to make job offers and assist in salary negotiations, ensuring fair and competitive packages.
• Track and Analyze Recruitment Metrics: Measure and report on the effectiveness of recruitment efforts by analyzing key hiring metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Stay Updated on Hiring Trends: Research and apply industry best practices for recruiting in children’s mental health and non-profit sectors, including understanding common roles, qualifications, and candidate expectations.
• Support Additional Projects: Undertake other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager and Sr. Director of Human Resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least four (4 ) years’ experience working in human resources, preferably within the talent acquisition or recruiting function.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required.
• Experience with Recruiting and Sourcing tools required. LinkedIn Recruiter experience required.
• Experience working with data within talent acquisition efforts.
• Familiarity with internship / pathways programs and implementation preferred.

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 DOE Strong Benefits

For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by sending your resume to sfields@servicespecialistltd.com.