Talent Acquisition Specialist: Human Resources- 7403

Community Health Resources•Windsor, CT

2h•$62,029 - $89,322•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners with hiring managers to execute talent acquisition strategies in support of program objectives. The role manages the full-cycle recruitment process—from posting jobs and identifying, attracting, and assessing candidates through hiring and onboarding—and requires knowledge of the organization’s programs, culture, and available talent pool for assigned positions. The position is hybrid, combining remote and in-person work in Windsor, Connecticut, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The specialist develops sourcing strategies, builds and maintains candidate pipelines, screens and assesses applicants, and advises hiring managers on recruitment needs and appropriate actions. The role also supports a positive candidate experience, completes reference and background checks, extends employment offers, confirms start dates, represents CHR at recruitment events, and maintains required documentation. Additional duties and participation in meetings, supervision, and training may be assigned.

Requirements

Proven experience with the full-cycle talent acquisition process.
Detailed knowledge of talent acquisition best practices and benchmarks for measuring effectiveness.
Ability to work with internal and external candidates and with all levels of leadership.
Strong administrative skills, including documentation and record keeping.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Self-motivation and excellent organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency.
Maintain an overall fully meets expectations rating on the annual performance evaluation.
Complete annual continuing education or seminars in areas identified for improvement on the performance evaluation, and/or follow the performance evaluation development and improvement plan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience as a professional recruiter.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent for assigned positions.
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from job posting through candidate onboarding.
Hold recruiting strategy meetings with hiring managers to clarify needs and requirements and advise on appropriate actions.
Build and maintain candidate pools and talent pipelines, and identify and approach active and passive candidates through internal and external channels, including social media.
Screen applications and assess candidates; present appropriate candidates to hiring managers based on skills, qualifications, and competencies.
Support an exceptional experience for internal and external candidates and contribute ideas to streamline recruitment processes for hiring managers.
After receiving hiring-manager selection notifications, conduct reference and background checks, extend formal employment offers, and confirm start dates based on New Hire Orientation availability.
Represent CHR as a brand ambassador at career fairs and other recruitment events as needed, and develop strategies to enhance agency-hosted career fairs.
Maintain documentation in accordance with agency and program standards.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings.
Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

Health insurance with competitive premiums.
Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
Career development opportunities and a free training curriculum.
Annual wellness stipend.
Free premium subscription to the Calm app.
Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups.