POSITION SUMMARY:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will demonstrate innovation and creativity while working with a dynamic HR team to implement a full-cycle recruitment strategy that will attract and acquire talent to meet the business needs of JCCA. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for enhancing visibility in key recruiting channels, including social media, positioning JCCA as an employer of choice. The incumbent will maintain up to date knowledge of recruiting trends within the social services industry and beyond; establish rapport with line managers, executives and peers. Position is located in Westchester.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and coordinate recruitment initiatives to maximize applicant flow. This includes but not limited to: cold calling, sourcing via internet/job boards/social media platforms, creating attractive job postings, managing employee referrals, attending career events and building partnerships with educational institutions and community-based organizations

• Conducts thorough phone screenings for candidates sourced via cold calling and recommends qualified candidates to hiring managers

• Regularly consult with HR Director and Business Partners to review recruitment strategies

• Responsible for maintenance of ATS, consistently reviewing requisition activity and recommending changes/updates as needed; running standard recruitment reports

• Manage internal job postings and employee referral program
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining recruitment metrics and communicating recruitment activity to upper management

• Maintains consistent communication with candidates at all stages of the recruitment cycle; extends verbal job offers and provides information to candidates regarding compensation and benefits

• Participate in workforce development initiatives including but not limited to JCCA onboarding program

• Provide assistance on various HR projects as needed by Directors and VP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required along with a minimum of three (3) years of high volume recruiting experience, preferably in Social Services, Healthcare or other non-profit environment

• Demonstrated experience developing client group relationships to gain support and achieve results

• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP (or other HR management system), and Taleo (or other ATS management system)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

• Knowledgeable of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Human Resources field

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate results

• Must have the ability to respond quickly to frequent changes in priorities

Salary - $67K - $72K

ABOUT US:

For 200 years, JCCA has sustained its mission of serving vulnerable children and families in need throughout New York. JCCA is one of the oldest, most distinguished child and family service organizations in the nation, with a reputation and name recognition that is widely-known.
Our programs include foster and residential care, educational assistance and remediation, case management for young people with mental health challenges and services to families to prevent child abuse and maltreatment. JCCA offers safety, stability and lifesaving support to help our clients transform their lives.

JCCA offers a collaborative work environment where interdisciplinary teams foster one another’s professional growth through peer learning and support. Intensive staff supervision and trainings are the foundation for the provision of the highest quality mental health and child welfare services to children and families.

JCCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which JCCA has facilities. Visit our website: www.jccany.org