Talent Acquisition Specialist

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about reproductive health care, reproductive freedom, and advancing health equity.

• Motivated by helping others discover opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• A collaborative partner who can build trust and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.

• Resourceful, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Curious and adaptable, with an interest in learning and using technology to enhance recruitment efforts.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads recruitment activities for assigned positions and contributes to the overall success of PPSAT’s talent acquisition strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Manage Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead recruitment efforts for assigned positions, including candidate sourcing, application review, screening, interviewing, candidate recommendations, and hiring manager support.

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  Identify and Engage Talent: Develop creative sourcing strategies and explore new recruitment channels to attract qualified candidates, with an emphasis on building diverse candidate pools that reflect the communities PPSAT serves.

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  Partner with Hiring Managers: Collaborate with hiring managers to review job descriptions, develop compelling job postings, identify recruitment strategies, and establish effective hiring practices that align with organizational needs and recruitment best practices.

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  Deliver a Positive Candidate Experience: Maintain timely and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, helping create a welcoming and professional experience from initial engagement through the hiring decision.

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  Support and Guide Hiring Managers: Train new hiring managers on PPSAT’s recruitment process and provide guidance on effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and consistent hiring practices while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.

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  Build Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and other external partners throughout PPSAT’s service area to strengthen recruitment networks and develop sustainable talent pipelines.

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  Represent PPSAT Externally: Attend job fairs, networking opportunities, and community events to promote PPSAT as an employer of choice and expand awareness of career opportunities.

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  Support Strategic Recruitment Initiatives: Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to research, recommend, and implement recruitment initiatives, including external events, sourcing opportunities, and process improvements.

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  Contribute to Team Success: Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and collaboration while identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented work environment.

• 2–4 years of recruitment experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field combined with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

• Healthcare recruitment experience preferred.

• Experience managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Lever experience preferred.

• Knowledge of a variety of recruitment strategies and sourcing techniques, including online platforms and social media.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and promote an organization's mission, culture, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish productive relationships with employees, candidates, and stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidential information.

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a flexible daily schedule generally between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, based on business needs and team coverage.

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid position with no set weekly in-office requirement.

• Location & Travel: Must be able to reasonably commute to the Raleigh Administration Office for in-person support, meetings, and other business needs. Occasional travel throughout PPSAT’s NC, SC, VA, and WV service area may be required.

PPSAT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-matched contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Year-End Office Closure.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).