Diversity-Focused Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services is seeking a strategic Recruitment Specialist to attract a diverse candidate pool and support staffing needs, program growth, and strategic goals. The role collaborates with Marketing, HR, and hiring managers to ensure equitable hiring and strong candidate engagement.

The position is full-time, salary-based, with education and experience-based pay and travel requirements. Ideal candidate has recruiting experience, knowledge of hiring laws, and strength in communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; comparable experience may be considered.
• Experience in recruiting, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, and/or social services.
• Working knowledge of lawful hiring practices, employment law, confidentiality, and compliant hiring documentation.
• Strong persuasive writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, reporting tools, and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media advertising, job board optimization, email outreach, and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to analyze recruitment, applicant flow, advertising, and labor market data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates using consistent, job-related, and compliant hiring practices.
• Create and manage recruitment advertising strategies across job boards, social media, digital media, community outreach, hiring events, and other platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, academic institutions, workforce programs, professional networks, and community partners.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, support users, maintain documentation, and generate reports on applicant flow, source effectiveness, and recruitment trends.
• Partner with Human Resources and hiring managers to support legally compliant hiring processes.
• Support employee retention efforts, mentorship programs, supervisor training and career ladders.
• Participate in committees, agency events, and other recruitment- and retention-related activities as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant tracking system

MS Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Woodfords Family Services is seeking a strategic Recruitment Specialist to attract a diverse candidate pool and support staffing needs, program growth, and strategic goals. The role collaborates with Marketing, HR, and hiring managers to ensure equitable hiring and strong candidate engagement.

The position is full-time, salary-based, with education and experience-based pay and travel requirements. Ideal candidate has recruiting experience, knowledge of hiring laws, and strength in communication