Human Resources Specialist - Recruiting

LIFE Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The HR Specialist – Recruiting is a culture-forward talent partner who plays a critical role in shaping the future of LIFE Pittsburgh during a period of organizational transformation. This role goes beyond filling vacancies — it is responsible for attracting people who believe in LIFE Pittsburgh’s purpose and who are energized by serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and excellence. The HR Specialist manages full-cycle recruitment while building trusted partnerships with leaders, candidates, and community partners. This position champions an exceptional candidate experience, develops creative and proactive sourcing strategies, and represents LIFE Pittsburgh as an employer of choice aligned to our mission and evolving culture. Primary responsibilities include:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1–3 years of experience in recruiting, interviewing, or related HR work.
Strong understanding of recruitment and hiring practices, with working knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to source and attract candidates using creative, proactive, and relationship-based approaches.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with candidates, managers, and community partners.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/ATS platforms.
High level of customer service orientation and commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Adaptability, curiosity, and comfort working within an evolving organizational culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
Healthcare or mission-driven organization recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads end-to-end recruitment for assigned positions, including proactive sourcing, screening, interviewing, and recommending qualified candidates.
Partners closely with hiring managers to clarify role expectations, cultural needs, and success factors for each hire.
Guides managers through effective, consistent, and equitable selection and hiring decisions.
Develops and maintains compelling job postings and recruitment materials that reflect LIFE Pittsburgh’s culture and mission.
Identifies, tests, and manages diverse sourcing channels, including online platforms, community partnerships, educational institutions, and non-traditional pipelines.
Represents LIFE Pittsburgh at career events, community forums, and networking opportunities.
Coordinates interviews, ensures timely communication, and maintains required documentation (interview notes, references, etc.).
Facilitates offer processes in collaboration with hiring managers and HR leadership, ensuring clarity, compliance, and a positive candidate experience.
Partners with HR team members to support smooth transitions from offer acceptance to onboarding.
Tracks, analyzes, and reports recruitment metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organizational employment laws, policies, and diversity initiatives.
Continuously evaluates recruitment practices to enhance efficiency, equity, candidate experience, and alignment with organizational goals.