Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recruits, sources, screens, interviews, and supports the hiring of quality candidates across a range of non-exempt/exempt and entry-level positions to meet VNS Health's staffing needs. Partners directly with hiring managers and senior Talent Acquisition staff to understand recruitment needs, develop effective sourcing and recruiting approaches, and deliver a timely and positive candidate experience. Demonstrates strong organization, urgency, follow-through, and adaptability while managing multiple requisitions and priorities. Brings a proactive, consultative, and service-oriented approach to recruiting and is expected to learn and apply VNS Health recruiting processes, tools, and best practices through coaching and hands-on development.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time offand 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Communicates regularly with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, clarify qualifications, provide candidate-market insights, and maintain strong partnerships throughout the recruitment process. Identifies recruiting challenges and escalates complex matters to senior Talent Acquisition staff or appropriate HR partners.
• Sources, screens, evaluates, and interviews candidates for assigned requisitions using effective recruiting methods. Assesses qualifications against job requirements, coordinates interviews, and maintains timely follow-up with hiring managers and candidates to support hiring decisions.
• Supports the preparation, coordination, and extension of employment offers in accordance with VNS Health compensation guidelines, internal equity, and established hiring practices. Utilizes applicable HR systems and tools and seeks guidance on complex or unusual situations.
• Coordinates and tracks recruitment and pre-employment activities, including reference checks, employment verification, required documentation, and applicable screenings. Maintains accurate records in HR systems and ensures compliance with VNS Health policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment and offer process, providing timely communication, coordinating next steps, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Partners with hiring managers and senior Talent Acquisition staff to develop accurate job postings and recruitment materials. Utilizes job boards, professional networks, referrals, direct outreach, and external recruitment resources to build candidate pipelines and support cost-effective hiring.
• Participates in recruitment events, career fairs, and outreach initiatives to strengthen VNS Health's employer brand, expand applicant pools, and support talent pipeline development.
• Demonstrates urgency, organization, and accountability in managing multiple requisitions and competing priorities. Proactively communicates progress, identifies obstacles, and takes appropriate action to maintain recruitment momentum.
• Participates in coaching and professional development with senior Talent Acquisition staff. Applies feedback, strengthens proficiency in recruiting systems and processes, and stays informed of recruitment trends, healthcare labor markets, and VNS Health employment practices.
• Identifies recruitment challenges, staffing trends, and process improvement opportunities. Collaborates with senior Talent Acquisition staff, HRIT, and internal partners to improve recruitment tools, processes, and the overall candidate experience.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field or equivalent work experience required

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or related experience; or equivalent early-career recruiting experience demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions required
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with candidates and hiring managers required
• Basic computer skills, including experience with applicant tracking systems and the ability to learn new recruiting technology and tools quickly required
• Agency recruiting/staffing experience or other fast-paced recruiting environment; demonstrated sense of urgency, grit, curiosity, coachability, and interest in developing a long-term Talent Acquisition career preferred