Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brief Description

Are you passionate about connecting great people to meaningful work? Harbor Care is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to help build the workforce that powers our life-changing services across New Hampshire.

In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, partnering closely with hiring managers and leadership to attract, engage, and hire candidates who are aligned with Harbor Care’s values of compassion, respect, and service. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the candidate experience, strengthening our employer brand, and ensuring we bring in talent that supports our mission to serve individuals and families in need.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and recruitment strategies
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for high-priority roles
• Leverage job boards, social media, community partnerships, and outreach strategies
• Utilize modern recruiting tools, including AI-enabled sourcing and screening technologies
• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews to support fair and effective hiring decisions
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience
• Maintain accurate recruitment data within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Represent Harbor Care at job fairs, community events, and workforce initiatives
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement
  
  

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact—not just by filling roles, but by helping build a team dedicated to improving lives across the communities we serve.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and full-cycle recruitment processes
• Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, nonprofit, or behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with social media and digital sourcing strategies
• Experience with AI-enabled recruiting tools and modern sourcing technologies
• Knowledge of structured or behavioral interviewing techniques
• Experience using UKG Workforce Ready or similar ATS platforms
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar)
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel occasionally to recruiting events or Harbor Care locations
• Commitment to equitable and compliant hiring practices
  
  

Summary

Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and supportive services throughout New Hampshire. We believe that strong teams are the foundation of meaningful impact—and this role is essential in helping us build that foundation.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping our workforce, strengthening our hiring practices, and ensuring we continue to attract individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Location: Nashua, NH (onsite)

Schedule: Full-time

Why Join Harbor Care?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference
• Collaborate with passionate leaders and dedicated teams
• Help shape the future of our workforce and organizational impact
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  
  

Harbor Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.