Talent Acquisition Specialist

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges•Livingston, NJ

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About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and managing the full-cycle recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, and developing proactive recruitment strategies. The specialist will also support employee engagement, retention, and onboarding initiatives, ensuring compliance with employment laws and promoting organizational culture. Additionally, the role involves analyzing workforce data, collaborating with the HR team, and representing the organization at recruitment events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of two years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, or retention-focused HR roles.
Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, retention strategies, employment law, and HR best practices.
Proficiency with HCM, Office 365, and related HR systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze workforce data and communicate trends and recommendations effectively.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Ability to travel as needed for recruitment events, training, and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, reference checks, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, and orientation.
Partner with hiring managers to assess current and future staffing needs, anticipate talent gaps, and develop proactive recruitment strategies.
Serve as a resource to managers on best practices related to onboarding, engagement, recognition, and retention.
Conduct strategic candidate sourcing using applicant tracking systems, databases, social media platforms, referrals, job fairs, and community outreach.
Evaluate applicant qualifications and conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to make informed hiring recommendations.
Ensure compliance with all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, employment eligibility verification, credential verification, and program licensing requirements.
Maintain accurate and timely employment records within the HCM.
Support the development and implementation of employee retention strategies, including onboarding effectiveness, career pathways, engagement initiatives, and stay interview processes.
Assist with reporting, analytics, and dashboards related to recruitment, retention, and workforce metrics.
Partner with HR leadership to analyze turnover data, engagement feedback, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with HR team members and managers to support employee development, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts.
Promote and reinforce organizational culture, values, and mission throughout the employee lifecycle.
Support new hire onboarding and training processes in coordination with HR, IT, and hiring managers to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.
Ensure recruitment and retention practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Stay current on employment trends, talent strategies, and best practices to continuously improve HR programs and services.
Represent the organization at recruitment events, career fairs, networking events, and community partnerships as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Human Resources function and organizational objectives.