POSITION SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible will be responsible for assisting in creating the structure, programs and processes to develop and drive the sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding of top talent. You will work collaboratively with the Equity and Learning department to ensure that the organization maintains an equity lens when recruiting and screening candidates.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition, Staffing (80%)
In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager, designs, builds, implements, improves, and leads the organization's talent acquisition function
Uses a variety of conventional and creative strategies for generating robust, diverse candidate pipelines
Acts as an effective brand ambassador for the organization with external stakeholders, including pipeline organizations, institutional partners, and industry groups to advance the organization brand as an employer of choice
HR Strategy (10%)
Directly sources and builds influential relationships with candidates at the Director, Manager level and above by using recruitment platforms and social media for top talent
Special Projects (5%)
Manage posting jobs to Affinity sites and consistently researching other partnerships in order to keep a wide candidate pool.
Effectively uses external-facing webpages, social media, and other digital technologies marketing tools to establish the organization as an employer of choice and to conduct targeted outreach to highly-qualified potential candidates
Employee Engagement(5%)
Prioritize internal applicants and provide guidance where needed
CORE COMPETENCIES
A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice
A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Interpersonal
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively as part of team
Technical
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with an ATS, Lever preferred
Subject Matter Knowledge
Responds to current staffing needs and assists in producing forecasts consistent with business needs
Upholds compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements including practices, tracking, and reporting
Participates in industry-specific career fair, and other targeted talent acquisition events
Tracks, interprets, reports and presents data on the recruitment process to identify areas of improvement in the talent acquisition function
Work Habits/Attributes
Keen attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline
The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
Ability to produce reliable, high quality work with minimal direct supervision
Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information
Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment
Comfort making data-driven decisions
Ability to make strategic decisions
Superior negotiation skills
Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incomplete information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum work experience: 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 3 years Human Resources experience with at least 1 years doing high-volume recruitment (20+ concurrent reqs)
Familiarity with screening candidates for equity competencies
Proficiency using digital platforms and social media
Demonstrated success using direct sourcing methods to generate leads from passive candidates
Demonstrated experience using a variety of conventional and creative strategies for generating diverse pipelines
Must have a demonstrated track record of program implementation and project management and be open to evolving responsibilities.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Periodic standing, walking, bending. Requires lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. Requires flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.
Requires sitting for long periods of time. Periodic standing, walking, bending. Requires lifting of up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of experience in recruitment
- Minimum 3 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year of high-volume recruitment handling 20 or more concurrent requisitions
- Familiarity with screening candidates for equity competencies
- Proficiency using digital platforms and social media
- Demonstrated success using direct sourcing methods to generate leads from passive candidates
- Experience generating diverse candidate pipelines through conventional and creative sourcing strategies
- Track record of program implementation and project management
- Proof of immunization or immunity to specified communicable diseases and tuberculosis testing
What We Do
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information in New York State. Operating 30 health centers from Brooklyn to Ithaca, PPGNY serves as a fierce advocate and committed partner to advance equity and improve health outcomes for all, regardless of age, gender identity, immigration status, or ability to pay.
