Talent Acquisition Specialist

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HeartShare Human Services of New York is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source, attract, and hire talent in support of its programs and services. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role develops and implements recruitment strategies, builds a talent pipeline, and supports a positive candidate experience. The position is hybrid, with an alternating in-office workweek schedule in Brooklyn, New York; it is not remote. Travel is listed as up to 25%, and the job shift is day. The specialist manages recruitment from job posting through offer letters, partners with hiring managers on staffing needs, and tracks recruitment activity and metrics. The role also supports employment eligibility checks, personnel documentation, and ongoing guidance to hiring managers and candidates.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, such as Paycom, and other HR tools.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Familiarity with sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Recruiting experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to attract candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.
Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications against job requirements.
Provide a positive candidate experience and maintain relationships throughout the recruitment process.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruiting plans.
Verify position accuracy in position control systems before posting jobs or distributing offer letters.
Manage end-to-end recruitment, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and generating offer letters.
Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and track recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.
Access employee records to verify eligibility for promotions, transfers, or rehires.
Initiate personnel action forms and manage required documentation.
Guide hiring managers on interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations, while staying informed about talent acquisition trends.
Hold bi-weekly meetings with hiring managers to provide vacancy and recruitment progress updates.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, and holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account for dependent care, medical, parking, and transit.
Employee appreciation programs and events.
Tuition assistance program.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellhub discount.
Verizon Wireless discount.
BJ's membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, and gift certificates.