Talent Acquisition Specialist

Breakthrough•Austin, TX

19d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist advances Breakthrough Central Texas’s mission by leading end-to-end recruitment for organizational talent needs. The role designs and executes recruitment strategies to attract candidates committed to expanding educational opportunities and serving the community. It supports recruitment for full-time staff and national service participant (AmeriCorps) positions, works to meet hiring goals, and provides candidates with a mission-aligned experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Specialist partners with the Director of Human Resources & Talent and Associate Director of AmeriCorps, and collaborates with hiring managers, organizational stakeholders, recruitment partners, the Marketing and Communications team, and peer organizations. The role also manages recruitment communications, data, systems, and candidate documentation, including compliance with organizational policies and AmeriCorps/state regulations.

Requirements

A commitment to closing the opportunity gap and advancing social and economic equity and mobility through educational attainment.
A proven track record of meeting ambitious recruitment targets.
Experience managing the recruitment cycle for high-volume requisitions.
Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate with colleagues, students, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Skills in complex project execution, prioritizing multiple responsibilities, and aligning operational systems with departmental goals.
Cultural humility and written, verbal, and digital communication skills that support inclusive engagement across diverse identities and experiences.
Ability to support HR and talent initiatives and training aligned with organizational goals.
Ability to develop data-driven talent attraction, sourcing, and acquisition strategies and oversee onboarding.
Ability to collaborate with people leaders on vision, strategic alignment, organizational culture, operational efficiency, and impact.
Ability to support employee experience, belonging, satisfaction, and retention.
Ability to design and refine accessible, user-centered processes and help staff use them effectively.
Strategic thinking and ability to align talent acquisition strategy with departmental goals and respond creatively and compassionately to change.
Sound judgment and inclusive decision-making in ambiguous situations, with flexibility and a bias toward action.
Openness to feedback, curiosity, creativity, a growth mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Human Resources & Talent and Associate Director of AmeriCorps to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with Breakthrough’s values.
Promote hiring practices that support access, inclusion, and candidate belonging.
Design and manage a recruitment funnel, set and track recruitment goals, and support organizational talent needs.
Build relationships with colleges, universities, community-based organizations, and other recruitment partners.
Lead job postings across digital platforms, community job boards, universities, and social media.
Represent Breakthrough at job fairs, school visits, information sessions, and community events.
Screen applications, conduct interviews, and support hiring managers in candidate selection.
Use LinkedIn and other talent-sourcing platforms to identify and pursue candidates, particularly for just-in-time hiring.
Manage and support high-volume AmeriCorps recruitment teams and processes to meet hiring targets while maintaining candidate quality.
Participate in the AmeriCorps Central Texas recruitment committee and collaborate with peer organizations to share candidates and recruitment practices.
Develop and execute multi-channel candidate engagement using email, text messaging, social media, and recruitment events.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to create recruitment materials that represent the Breakthrough and AmeriCorps brands, mission, values, and communities.
Communicate with candidates, hiring managers, and recruitment partners in a timely, professional, and inclusive manner.
Create a welcoming candidate experience that reflects fair and inclusive hiring, respect, and belonging.
Track and analyze recruitment data and performance metrics to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Address recruitment barriers, including cost of living and candidate concerns about stipends, to help fill AmeriCorps slots with qualified, mission-aligned members.
Maintain the Applicant Tracking System and recruitment database accurately, confidentially, and consistently.
Collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer and Associate Director of AmeriCorps to ensure candidate files and documentation comply with Breakthrough policies and AmeriCorps/state regulations.