Talent Acquisition Specialist

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Community First Solutions - Hamilton, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Hamilton, OH

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Community First Solutions is seeking an entry-level Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for sourcing qualified candidates for open positions in healthcare and behavioral health. This role acts as a brand ambassador, defining the candidate experience and ensuring a positive recruitment process. The position emphasizes innovation, professional development, and collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates via resume databases and networking sites.
• Manage the recruitment pipeline of both active and passive candidates.
• Keep candidates engaged through timely communication to both the candidates and the hiring manager.
• Build a pipeline for both active postings due to attrition and future postings anticipated for growth.
• Develop varied methods of recruitment to provide a diverse candidate pool.
• Utilize proprietary software for establishing candidate searches and executing mobile and email campaigning to talent communities.
• Make verbal and written job offers and work closely with the hiring Director on negotiations and counter-offers.
• Cultivate relationships with schools, technical programs, community organizations, and other recruiting sources.
• Participate in job fairs and other hiring events to maintain a regular school presence.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to create and support recruiting and employment brand campaigns.
• Identify difficulties with searches and collaborate with Sr. Management to resolve barriers to hiring.
• Communicate the status of each search to management proactively and regularly.
• Update candidate statuses in the appropriate recruitment systems.
• Effectively communicate with candidates via phone, email, or video.
• Support multiple open positions at one time.
• Assist with administrative tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a recruitment capacity preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team.
• Proactive candidate sourcing skills, including cold calling.
• Organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Good judgment and ability to escalate concerns appropriately.
• Highly personable and professional demeanor.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS, or payroll software preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health recruitment.
• Familiarity with social media recruiting strategies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vacation time
• Work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities