Talent Acquisition Specialist

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Life Care Centers of America - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a pivotal role within the Mountain States Division, responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers. This position is designed to promote a positive candidate experience while supporting the overall recruiting and talent initiatives of the organization. The specialist will engage with passive candidates, universities, technical schools, and industry groups, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role requires a proactive approach to building relationships and networks that can facilitate effective recruitment processes. In this position, 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 be responsible for verifying employment eligibility requirements and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey. This includes maintaining close contact with candidates through various communication methods, such as phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings, to foster a positive candidate experience. The role demands excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to multitask and provide exceptional customer service. The specialist will coach facility hiring managers on effective screening and selection techniques, ensuring timely feedback to candidates and striving to create a positive recruitment experience. Additionally, the specialist will assist in calculating recruitment metrics, maintaining records of recruitment activities, and preparing key reports to derive insights into the recruitment process. Representing the company at job fairs and professional events is also a key responsibility, requiring a professional demeanor and effective communication skills.

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.
• Maintain records on recruitment activities to derive ROI and prepare key metrics and reports from ATS.
• Assist with ad hoc facility-based recruitment initiatives as requested.
• Represent the company professionally at job fairs and professional events.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude throughout the recruitment process.

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 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.
• 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 post-acute care recruitment.
• Familiarity with various recruitment software and tools.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting.