Talent Acquisition Partner

This position requires frequent travel throughout New York State, including on-site visits to various NYS locations.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for proactively sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across multiple regions. This role requires a high level of initiative, including cold calling passive candidates, traveling to recruitment events, and meeting defined performance benchmarks. The Talent Acquisition Partner will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to ensure staffing goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct cold calls to passive candidates and build rapport to generate interest in open roles.

• Utilize social media, job boards, employee referrals, and networking to identify and attract qualified candidates.

• Maintain a robust pipeline of talent for current and future hiring needs.

• Travel to job fairs, college campuses, community events, and partner organizations to promote employment opportunities.

• Candidates must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout New York State to meet organizational needs.

• Represent the organization professionally and enthusiastically at all external recruitment events.

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly benchmarks for candidate outreach, interviews scheduled, and hires made.

• Track and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).

• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.

• Coordinate interview logistics and maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.

• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (e.g., Paycom).

• Ensure compliance with EEOC, DOL, and internal hiring policies.

• Assist in developing and updating job descriptions and interview guides.

• Performs other duties, as assigned. 

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) OR Must have the ability to take ample public transportation to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of full cycle recruiting, including cold calling and high-volume sourcing.   

• Must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout New York State to meet organizational needs at least 30% of the time. 

• Familiarity with behavioral interviewing techniques.

• Excellent oral and written communications; ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals. 

• Proficient with Applicant Tracking System platforms.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative and meet performance targets.

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and act on recruitment metrics.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, nonprofit, or human services sectors required.

• Experience recruiting in an OPWDD or DOH environment preferred.  

• Experience with Paycom is preferred.

• Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families. 

• Ability to work autonomously. 

• Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment. 

AAP/EEOC

CCANY provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other legally protected classifications.