Talent Acquisition Specialist

National Children's Center•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an integral member of the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting the organization’s talent acquisition efforts by identifying, attracting, and recruiting qualified candidates. The role coordinates full-cycle recruitment, partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, and supports a positive and efficient candidate experience from application through hire. It also coordinates new-hire onboarding and the administrative and logistical components of new-hire orientation. Success requires strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and follow-through, along with knowledge of recruiting practices and employment requirements. The position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related work experience.
Proven work experience in Talent Acquisition.
Thorough understanding of full-lifecycle recruiting methods and best practices.
Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruiting a variety of roles.
Ability to contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives through sourcing, screening, and selection.
Consultative approach and demonstrated ability to act as an internal advisor.
Ability to build trusted relationships across organizational levels through professionalism, follow-up, and accurate communication.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Proactive and independent, with the ability to take initiative.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of the broader HR team.
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, web-based sourcing tools, and HR databases.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of recruiting experience is preferred.
Experience recruiting for an association or nonprofit is highly preferred.
Experience with ADP is a plus.
Experience leveraging social media for recruiting purposes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders and hiring managers to identify hiring needs, openings, staffing timelines, and anticipated requirements; analyze hiring needs and provide hiring forecasts.
Develop, update, and maintain talent acquisition and hiring strategies, and identify effective recruiting methods based on roles, industry standards, and organizational needs.
Conduct position evaluations and job classifications, and prepare job descriptions.
Review resumes, interview candidates using behavioral and job-related techniques, and assess applicants’ suitability for employment.
Follow recruiting procedures for screening, interviewing, job offers, and candidate follow-up.
Use, update, and maintain candidate information in the HRIS; maintain accurate candidate, requisition, interview, and hiring-status records in the ATS and HRIS.
Ensure recruiting activities comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including EEO, HIPAA, Right to Work, and Human Resources Management requirements.
Coordinate with HR leadership and hiring managers on approved compensation ranges and offer details, and follow applicable employment laws and organizational procedures.
Identify and use sourcing resources such as networking, local trade schools, job fairs, contracting agencies, veteran transition programs, colleges, trade institutions, universities, and other approaches to fill open and difficult-to-fill positions.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly recruiting, staffing KPI, and headcount reports.
Promote NCC career opportunities by building and maintaining relationships and participating in career fairs and other recruiting programs.
Meet with hiring managers to establish position requirements, confirm qualifications, discuss timelines and priorities, and plan recruitment activity.
Research job advertising options, including social media platforms, and oversee job postings and advertisements; identify and implement new sourcing methods as appropriate.
Train and guide hiring managers in use of NCC self-service recruiting tools and advise them on interviewing techniques.
Prepare interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
Oversee and assist with candidate reference and credential checks and verification of experience and backgrounds.
Extend approved employment offers, communicate offer details, respond to candidate questions, and coordinate the transition from offer acceptance to pre-employment and onboarding.
Coordinate pre-employment onboarding tasks, including requesting, collecting, and tracking required documents and following up on outstanding items before start dates.
Coordinate new-hire orientation logistics, including scheduling, communicating details, preparing materials, confirming attendance, and coordinating with HR and relevant departments.
Review new-hire files and onboarding checklists for accuracy and completeness, and follow up on missing documents, forms, and acknowledgments.
Serve as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding by providing instructions, answering process-related questions, and directing questions to the appropriate HR representative.
Coordinate handoff of completed onboarding information to HR and operational contacts to support a smooth first day and transition.
Collaborate with other human resources staff as needed.
Monitor labor market dynamics and share information with the team and managers.
Perform other human resources-related duties as assigned.