Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

UMOM New Day Centers • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UMOM New Day Centers is seeking a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist to manage how employees join the organization, from initial hiring-manager conversations through each new hire’s first 90 days. The role supports UMOM’s mission to end family homelessness by recruiting people for positions across its shelter teams, programs, and administration. It is based on-site in Phoenix, Arizona, with travel between UMOM campuses. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work.

The specialist partners with hiring managers to define role requirements and success measures, manages full-cycle recruiting, completes pre-employment clearances, leads and improves New Hire Orientation, and checks in with employees at 90 days. The role also serves as a welcoming first point of contact for employee HR questions as part of a cross-trained People Operations team. The People Operations Coordinator handles scheduling and tracking so the specialist can focus on people.

UMOM was founded in 1964 and describes itself as Arizona’s largest provider of services for families experiencing homelessness, serving more than 15,000 people annually across Maricopa County. The position requires a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one, Central Registry screening, a background check, a drug screen, and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience, including full-cycle hiring from intake to offer.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system and HRIS.
• A warm, organized approach to working with candidates and hiring managers.
• A Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one.
• Completion of a Central Registry screening, background check, and drug screen.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• High-volume or hourly hiring experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience facilitating new hire orientation or training.
• Nonprofit or human services experience.
• Familiarity with the Predictive Index; UMOM will provide training.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define the needs and success measures for roles before they are posted.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including writing job postings, phone screens, interviews, and offers.
• Close the loop with every candidate.
• Coordinate fingerprint clearance, background checks, and other pre-hire steps so new hires are cleared and ready.
• Lead New Hire Orientation and continually improve it so new hires connect with UMOM’s mission and values.
• Check in with new hires at 90 days and use hiring and onboarding results to improve processes.
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for employee HR questions as part of the People Operations team.

Benefits

• $0 premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contributions of 3.5% of pay when the employee contributes, increasing to 5% after 3 years and 10% after 5 years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• HSA contributions with the high-deductible plan.
• Free Employee Assistance Program and telehealth access.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed