Talent Acquisition Specialist

Metropolitan Development • Nashville, TN

10d • $65,979 - $75,293 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition is responsible for supporting the full recruitment lifecycle and representing the organization at job fairs and hiring events. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, engage, and hire top talent while delivering professional candidate experience.

Requirements

• Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public.
• Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Boolean search, sourcing techniques, and search engine optimization proficiency.
• Job boards, social, and digital recruiting tools experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles, and hiring compliance.
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and improve sourcing strategies.
• Strong presentation and networking skills for job fairs and community recruitment events.
• Experience supporting public sector, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with internship coordination, campus recruiting, or event planning is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned vacancies, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and facilitating offers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines.
• Identify and develop new recruiting sources and platforms.
• Coordinate and support internship programs, including outreach, candidate selection, onboarding, program logistics, and intern engagement activities.
• Plan, organize, and represent the organization at job fairs, campus events, and recruitment activities to strengthen employer brand and candidate pipelines.
• Track recruitment metrics, maintain accurate applicant records, and ensure compliance with hiring policies and procedures.
• Provide regular communication and follow-up to candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

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