Talent Acquisition Specialist

$58,240 - $72,800/Yr

Southwest Division - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, ensuring a positive candidate experience while supporting recruiting and talent initiatives. This role involves building relationships with passive candidates, educational institutions, and industry groups, all while adhering to applicable laws and company standards.

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 various communication methods.
• Utilize effective sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Establish professional networks for future talent acquisition.
• Leverage external job board service providers and partners for recruitment.
• 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 and maintain records on recruitment activities.
• Assist with ad hoc facility-based recruitment as requested.
• Represent the company at job fairs and professional events.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years' experience recruiting within the healthcare sector.
• Two or more years' sourcing experience using platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn 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 in recruitment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with business devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, 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 skilled nursing or post-acute care facility recruitment.
• Familiarity with recruitment practices and procedures.