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 recruiting needs, clarify required qualifications, provide candidate-market insights, and maintain momentum throughout the recruiting process. Builds strong partnerships through responsiveness, preparation, and consistent follow-through.
• Identifies routine recruiting challenges and escalates matters requiring additional expertise or guidance. Advises Compensation staff on changes in job duties and qualifications or the need for a new job description, as appropriate.
• Sources, evaluates, and interviews candidates for assigned requisitions using timely and effective recruiting methods.
• Develops the ability to manage a variety of requisition types and quickly assess candidate qualifications against job requirements.
• Ensures candidates referred to hiring managers possess the appropriate qualifications, skills, and experience. Coordinates and follows up on interviews with hiring managers and candidates to ensure recruiting activities progress efficiently.
• Supports the preparation and extension of employment and salary offers in accordance with established VNS Health practices and compensation guidelines, including consideration of internal equity and market competitiveness. Utilizes applicable HR systems, reports, and salary tools to support offer preparation. Escalates complex or unusual situations to senior Talent Acquisition staff and appropriate HR partners for guidance.
• Coordinates, completes, and accurately tracks recruiting and pre-employment activities, including reference checks, employment verification, pre-employment physicals, required documentation, and other applicable processes. Ensures compliance with VNS Health policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Coordinates with appropriate HR partners to ensure required information and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment and offer process. Maintains consistent communication, provides timely updates, addresses routine questions, and coordinates next steps to ensure a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Ensures required recruitment and candidate information is accurately entered and maintained in HR systems throughout the recruitment and offer process. Monitors recruiting activity and maintains timely and complete documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Partners with hiring managers and senior Talent Acquisition staff to develop clear, accurate, and engaging job postings, employment advertisements, employee bulletins, and recruitment communications that reflect position requirements and attract qualified candidates. Supports the evaluation of recruitment advertising effectiveness and recommends adjustments to improve candidate attraction and outreach.
• Utilizes a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, professional networks, direct outreach, employee referrals, recruitment websites, and other appropriate recruitment resources, to develop and maintain candidate pipelines. Builds foundational sourcing skills and adapts sourcing strategies based on position requirements and candidate-market conditions. Develops relationships with external recruitment resources to support effective and cost-conscious candidate sourcing.
• Identifies, coordinates, and represents VNS Health at appropriate recruitment events, including career fairs, college and high school career days, open houses, and other outreach opportunities. Supports efforts to increase organizational visibility, strengthen employer branding, and expand qualified applicant pools.
• Demonstrates urgency, organization, accountability, and follow-through while managing multiple requisitions and competing priorities. Proactively communicates recruiting status, identifies potential obstacles, and takes appropriate action to maintain progress and meet hiring needs.
• Participates actively in coaching and professional development with senior Talent Acquisition staff.
• Develops proficiency in established recruiting processes, systems, and tools, incorporates feedback, and demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving recruiting practices and outcomes.
• Identifies recurring recruitment challenges, candidate-market trends, staffing patterns, and opportunities for process improvement. Shares observations and recommendations with senior Talent Acquisition staff and contributes to initiatives that enhance recruiting efficiency, retention efforts, tools, and the overall candidate experience.
• Maintains knowledge of current recruitment trends, sourcing strategies, candidate-market conditions, healthcare recruitment practices, and VNS Health compensation, benefits, and employment policies. Actively pursues opportunities to strengthen recruiting capabilities and apply new tools, techniques, and processes to improve recruitment effectiveness.
• Collaborates with HRIT and appropriate internal partners to support the accuracy and effectiveness of recruitment-related systems, career website content, and internal recruitment resources. Identifies system or process issues and communicates opportunities for improvement to appropriate partners.

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