Talent Specialist

Job Title: Talent Specialist

Location: Achieva Main Office – Pittsburgh, PA (South Side) (Hybrid: Up to 2 remote days/week)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Rate: $50,000 - $52,000/year

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Achieva is seeking a dynamic and people-oriented Talent Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in attracting, engaging, and onboarding mission-driven professionals who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities. Your creativity and collaboration will help shape Achieva’s workforce and strengthen our employee experience.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has supported individuals with disabilities and their families. Our vision is a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. As a respected nonprofit and community partner, we are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and achieving personal goals with dignity.

Position Summary

The Talent Specialist serves as a key partner to hiring managers across Achieva’s programs. This role supports the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding and early employee engagement. The ideal candidate brings creativity, empathy, and strong organizational skills to help attract top talent and foster a welcoming employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the recruitment process including job postings, applicant screening, scheduling interviews, and onboarding coordination
• Collaborate with department managers to create and update accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
• Identify and implement effective sourcing strategies tailored to the needs of each position
• Assist with interviews, attend job fairs, and represent Achieva at community recruiting events
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Provide onboarding support and serve as a point of contact for new hires within their first 30 days
• Track and report on recruiting metrics and outcomes to support continuous improvement
• Work cross-functionally with HR team members to strengthen recruitment and engagement efforts
• Support other HR initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or sales
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization
• Highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)
• Compassionate, approachable, and mission-aligned
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Why Join Achieva?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Help build a team that changes lives
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and inclusive HR team

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing equal access, opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email jobs@achieva.info.