Talent Acquisition Specialist

Behavioral Health Network•Springfield, MA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help build a diverse, talented workforce in support of its behavioral health mission. The position manages recruitment for a range of roles and partners with hiring managers and colleagues throughout BHN. It is described as hybrid, with three days onsite in the Corporate office. The posting also states that the successful candidate must be able to work onsite five days per week and travel throughout Massachusetts for meetings, job fairs, and community events. The role offers purpose-driven work, professional growth through training, mentorship, and career development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture guided by BHN’s HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. The stated pay range is $70,000–$80,000.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Skilled in candidate sourcing, screening, evaluation, and applicant tracking systems.
Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Commitment to inclusive recruitment and reducing bias in hiring.
Knowledge of employment practices and recruitment compliance.
Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel throughout Massachusetts for meetings, job fairs, and community events.
Reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three to five years of talent acquisition experience preferred, ideally in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, and intern positions.
Develop targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, and BHN’s applicant tracking system.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and recruitment priorities.
Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, communicate throughout the hiring process, and extend timely job offers.
Maintain accurate applicant records and provide a positive, responsive candidate experience.
Attend job fairs, community events, and educational outreach activities to build candidate pipelines.
Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts.
Review and update job descriptions and postings with hiring managers.
Analyze recruitment data, meet quarterly metrics, and identify opportunities to improve hiring processes.
Participate in the New Employee Orientation concierge rotation and provide team coverage as needed.