The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
In this role you will:
Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist recruits, interviews, and hires quality candidates to meet TCCNY staffing needs. Works and partners with the TA and Onboarding teams to ensure that all pre/post-employment administrative functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with TCCNY/Governmental requirements. Works with hiring managers to keep abreast of their recruitment needs, build recruitment strategies to ensure their recruitment needs are met and advise them of recruitment trends and tools. Participates in job fairs and other recruitment outreach activities. Works under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Communicates regularly with hiring managers to develop and maintain strong partnerships, keep abreast of job openings and advise them on recruitment issues and trends, legal compliance, interview techniques, etc. Advises Compensation staff on changes in job duties and qualifications or of the need for a new job description.
- Sources, evaluates and interviews exempt and non-exempt candidates using the most timely and cost-effective methods. Ensures candidates designated for referral to hiring managers possess the highest caliber of qualifications, skills and experience, and coordinates/schedules/follows-up on outcome of interviews with hiring managers.
- Extends/negotiates employment and salary offers using established hiring practices. Consults with and obtains approval from HM, Sr VP and or Budget on complex and/or unusual situations, as needed.
- Provides guidance to managers with the JAQ/OAD screening process; helps set the tone during the hiring/screening experience to ensure morale, team work, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
- Assist with Talent Acquisition and Workforce Integration Development Training to managers, staff and partners.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of the Applicant Tracking/Recruitment System
- Ensures required data is input into HR systems in an accurate and timely manner up through the offer phase.
- Identifies, coordinates and represents TCCNY at appropriate recruitment venues (e.g., career fairs, college/high school career days, open houses, etc.) to maximize visibility, enhance TCCNY image and increase applicant pools.
- Ensures required data is input into HR systems in an accurate and timely manner up through the offer phase.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent education/experience
- 5-7 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
- A solid understanding of applicant tracking systems.
- Proven track record of success in a leadership role.
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP Certification or similar certification
- Master’s degree
- Professional development & career growth.
- Work that makes a difference and impact your community.
- Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program