Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cedarhurst Senior Living • Ladue, MO

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, owns full-cycle recruiting for an assigned group of requisitions, covering sourcing and screening through interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer recommendations. This role works closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, builds and maintains strong candidate pipelines, and applies creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent. As an early and visible point of contact for candidates, the Talent Acquisition Specialist also serves as an ambassador for the organization's culture and employer brand, and contributes to the team's recruiting metrics, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Two or more (2+) years of full-cycle recruiting experience is required.
• Understanding of applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience recruiting within the healthcare industry strongly preferred; experience supporting senior living is a plus.
• Familiarity with employment law is preferred.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Familiarity with tracking and analyzing recruitment data to assess key performance metrics is preferred.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and experience with HRIS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned requisitions including posting and optimizing job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer recommendations.
• Proactively source candidates through direct outreach, cold calling, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, other job boards, networking events, industry groups, and social platforms.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high-impact roles.
• Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit, and make recommendations to hiring managers.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with hiring managers to fully understand their staffing needs and proactively respond with tailored recruitment strategies.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager and business leaders to identify current and future staffing needs and develop proactive talent pipelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Paylocity).
• Track and analyze key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire, and volume of candidate outreach to drive continuous improvement.
• Administer and analyze candidate assessments, including Predictive Index and assessments provided via CMA Consult.
• Support employer branding initiatives in partnership with the Marketing team, including creating social media content, gathering employee testimonials, and promoting hiring events.
• Serve as a company ambassador, actively promoting the organization’s culture, mission, and values and representing the organization at career fairs, networking events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay informed on talent trends, competitive hiring practices, and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal recruiting policies, employment regulations, and best practices throughout all stages of the hiring process.
• Champion inclusion and diversity in the recruitment process.
• Partner with onboarding and HR colleagues to ensure a seamless transition from offer acceptance through new-hire onboarding.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community organizations, colleges and training programs, employment agencies, and other talent networks.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements, success criteria, and sourcing approach.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including arranging candidate travel and accommodations when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees
• Work that makes a difference in the lives of our residents and community
• An on-site gym with brand-new equipment
• A personal trainer offering daily group classes, stretching sessions, and one-on-one training
• Catered lunches twice a week, prepared by our on-site chef
• Monthly team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level