Talent Acquisition Specialist

Life Care Centers of America - Fishers, IN

Full-time

Fishers, IN

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in the recruitment process, focusing on sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers. This position is designed to enhance the candidate experience while supporting the overall recruiting and talent initiatives of the organization. The specialist will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with passive candidates, universities, technical schools, and industry groups, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. In this role, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the entire recruitment process for assigned positions, utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS) to post requisitions, manage candidate activities, schedule interviews, and screen applicants. The specialist will also promote a positive candidate experience by maintaining close contact with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback, and conducting follow-up surveys. Additionally, the specialist will employ effective sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and build a robust talent pipeline. This includes leveraging external job board service providers, coaching hiring managers on effective screening techniques, and representing the company at job fairs and professional events. The role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and adherence to the company's Code of Conduct, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and foster professional relationships with associates and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the start-to-finish recruitment process for assigned positions utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Promote a positive candidate experience by maintaining close contact with candidates through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Utilize effective sourcing strategies to find and attract passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Establish professional networks for future talent acquisition.
• Leverage external job board service providers and partners for recruitment efforts.
• Coach facility hiring managers on effective screening and selection techniques.
• Ensure timely candidate feedback and strive to create a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with calculating recruitment metrics such as yield ratios, time-to-fill, and cost per hire.
• Assist with ad hoc facility-based recruitment activities as requested.
• Represent the company professionally at job fairs and hiring events.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients when necessary.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years' experience recruiting within the healthcare sector, preferably in skilled nursing or post-acute care facilities.
• Two or more years' sourcing experience using platforms like Indeed and Recruiter.
• Recruiter certification (PRC, CIR, CSSR, CDR, CSMR, etc.) preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Confidence in presentation skills and training individuals or groups.
• High-energy and motivated with a competitive spirit.
• Intermediate to advanced search skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with business devices such as laptops, mobile devices, and tablets.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Knowledgeable of recruitment practices and laws governing recruitment in the post-acute care sector.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in healthcare recruitment is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in building talent pipelines and networks.