R-0284 Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Talladega, Alabama

R- 0284 Reference# 1176702575150

Posting Date: September 10, 2025

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Human Resources

Talladega, Alabama

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama, with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work, and Human Resources is where it all begins!

The Talent Acquisition Partner role will be responsible for providing the highest level of recruiting services to AIDB’s leaders. Under the leader’s supervision, the Talent Acquisition team will deliver high-quality professional candidates to support our main campus and regional centers. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies for full life-cycle recruiting and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, and strategic vendors.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized, and proud to be a part of our organization. This will be accomplished by building an efficient and consistent hiring process from start to finish. This will also include industry best practices in pre-screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university, or five years of experience in a position that requires a high level of attention to detail.

· Experience attending job fairs, conferences, trade shows, and other events for the purpose of recruiting talent.

· Experience screening candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, performing phone screenings.

· Experience developing job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements.

· Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations

· Must exhibit exceptional oral and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presentations.

· Must have attention to detail.

· Proven ability to train business partners and staff on the latest employment laws and trends around recruiting efforts.

· Ability to multitask, manage multiple constituents, and multiple deadlines.

· Project management experience leading and effectively delivering large-scale projects.

· Experience working with executive leadership.

· Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and good judgment.

· Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships.

· Must have experience in recruiting top talent utilizing a social media platform and building partnerships with online career sites.

· Possess advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

· A willingness to learn and understand methodologies used to educate individuals who are Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 3 years of full life cycle recruiting for large to mid-size organizations, including facilitation interviews, managing the selection process, and extending offers.

· 3 years of experience partnering with organizational leaders to attract talent and working with ambiguity.

· Demonstrated success in developing and executing recruiting sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent.

· Subject matter expertise in executing internal and external recruitment solutions, using appropriate media, such as job portals/boards, social media, professional affiliation sites, and job centers.

· Experience working with colleges and universities to build a continual pipeline for talent.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Will represent AIDB at local and state-wide career fairs and educational conferences.

· Screen all candidates to ensure that they meet basic requirements for positions.

· Manage the interviewing process, including facilitating committees and conducting interviews.

· Verify employment for new hires.

· Check references.

· Prepare weekly reports to the Chief of Human Resources and Human Resources Partners on all open positions.

· Send out quarterly newsletters to AIDB staff with updates and news from all campuses.

· Train managers on the hiring process.

· Administer wellness clinics.

· Review opportunities to add open positions to appropriate job boards.

· Train with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator and be the backup for the position.

· Must be able to travel by car 50% annually (some occasions overnight).

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

SALARY: $50,526 - $67,399 Scale PI Rank 50 (260 days)

Benefits:

· Health, dental, and vision insurance available.

· Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) retirement

· Deferred compensation options available

· Paid time off

· 13 Paid Holidays

This position is paid bi-weekly.

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Deadline for Application: September 24, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,526.00 - $67,399.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,526 - $67,399