Talent Acquisition Specialist

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. • Shelton, CT

4d • $62,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process and supports employee onboarding across Recovery Network of Programs (RNP). Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the role partners with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, attract qualified candidates, coordinate recruitment activities, and provide a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding. The specialist promotes RNP as an employer of choice through strategic recruitment, workforce outreach, community partnerships, and candidate engagement.

The position recruits for clinical, non-clinical, leadership, and internship roles; develops sourcing and employer-branding efforts; represents RNP at recruitment events; and coordinates offers, pre-employment requirements, and new-hire orientation. It also maintains recruitment records and metrics, supports onboarding and retention initiatives, and provides other support to the Human Resources Department. The role requires travel to recruitment events, agency locations, and other work-related functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and human resources information systems.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to travel as required for recruitment events, job fairs, educational partnerships, agency locations, and other work-related functions.
• Ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; kneel, bend, and perform light lifting; communicate clearly in English; hear normal speaking levels in person and over the telephone; and meet the stated close-vision, depth-perception, and focus-adjustment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or human services environments.
• Paycom experience.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical, non-clinical, leadership, and internship positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, workforce challenges, and position requirements.
• Assist hiring managers with developing, revising, and maintaining job descriptions.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract diverse, qualified candidates.
• Create and maintain job postings in Paycom and external recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, educational partnerships, and community outreach.
• Screen applications and resumes and conduct initial interviews as appropriate.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment practices, interview techniques, and candidate evaluation.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines and talent pools, and follow up with applicants in a timely manner.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and prepare reports on vacancies, candidate flow, time-to-fill, and other hiring data.
• Evaluate recruitment processes and recommend improvements.
• Promote RNP's mission, culture, and employment opportunities as a brand ambassador.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, professional associations, and community partners.
• Represent RNP at job fairs, career fairs, networking events, speaking engagements, and other recruitment activities.
• Develop and support social media recruitment and employment marketing initiatives.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credentialing, reference checks, and drug screenings.
• Manage candidate communications during the pre-employment process.
• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation and support new employees' integration into the organization's culture, mission, and values.
• Collect and maintain orientation evaluations and employee feedback, and conduct onboarding follow-ups during the introductory period.
• Partner with managers and HR team members to provide a seamless onboarding experience.
• Provide candidates with information and support regarding job opportunities and recruitment processes.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives through recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain recruitment records, applicant files, reports, and documentation according to agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of RNP programs, services, and staffing needs, and protect confidential information.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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