Talent Acquisition Specialist - Temp

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a pivotal role in attracting, engaging, onboarding, and retaining top talent for AABR. This position executes full-cycle recruitment strategies, partners closely with hiring managers, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and OPWDD regulations. The role also supports succession planning and leads targeted retention strategies for first-year Direct Support Professionals. Success in this role requires strong judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across clinical and non-clinical teams.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to source, screen, and evaluate candidates across all open positions.

• Participate in succession planning initiatives and contribute to identifying and developing internal talent pipelines.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, conduct behavioral interviews, and guide selection decisions.

• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners including job boards, academic institutions, and community organizations.

• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide insights that enhance hiring processes and strengthen the candidate experience.

• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process to ensure new hires transition smoothly into the organization.

• Promote AABR’s employer brand and value proposition to support long-term recruitment and retention.

• Maintain current knowledge of recruitment best practices, trends, and applicable legal requirements.

• Design and implement targeted retention strategies for first-year Direct Support Professionals.

• Complete I-9 forms, verify documentation, and maintain all I-9 files in compliance with federal regulations.

• Conduct and manage all required background checks, including fingerprints and references, ensuring adherence to OPWDD and legal standards.

• Perform clerical and administrative tasks to support HR processes (photocopying, scanning, mailing, documentation management).

Experience & Knowledge

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or human resources preferred.

• Demonstrated experience executing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and related best practices.

• Nonprofit and/or OPWDD provider experience strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with OPWDD requirements for clinical and direct care roles.

• Strong understanding of HR metrics, analytics, and reporting practices.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management capability with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to teach and guide hiring managers in behavioral interviewing techniques.

• Commitment to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees in this role must be able to:

• Sit and stand for extended periods.

• Conduct heavy phone work during peak cycles.

• Speak clearly in person and via telephone.

• Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, grasp, and move objects.

• Lift and move items up to 30 lbs.

• Work in an open-space office setting with regular contact with employees, individuals, and the public.

• Enter data and operate standard office equipment.

• Read computer screens, documents, and written correspondence.

Other Functions

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate respect for all people.

Salary : $20 - $25