Social Services Talent Acquisition Manager

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a skilled and motivated Social Services Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment efforts across all programs and departments. This role is central to attracting top talent, supporting professional development, and enhancing staff retention throughout the agency.

Location: On-site (This is not a remote position)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and first-round interviews with qualified applicants.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies.
• Advertise job openings via online job boards, social media, local publications, employment agencies, colleges, and professional networks.
• Maintain and distribute the weekly Open Positions report; provide updates to Executive staff.
• Represent the agency at job fairs and collaborate with the Employment Coordinator, Department of Labor, and other recruitment sources.
• Evaluate applicants’ qualifications, credentials, and salary expectations during interviews.
• Recommend candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers; follow up on interview outcomes.
• Send rejection notices to applicants not selected post-interview.
• Oversee background checks including professional references, motor vehicle records, degree verification, criminal history, and staff exclusion list reviews.
• Participate in recruitment-related meetings such as strategic planning and staff forums.
• Stay informed on agency structure, HR policies, and employment laws at the state and federal levels.
• Support daily HR operations and administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all agency-required documentation and training.
  
  

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience in recruitment, administration, or human resources along with 2–3 years of interviewing experience; social services experience is a plus. Candidate must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills and exhibit proficiency in computer systems and phone communication. Experience with applicant tracking systems preferred.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.