HR Talent Specialist (CNC)

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking an HR Talent Specialist to support staffing and onboarding for Central Nutrition, collaborating with hiring managers and Staffing Advisors to fill vacancies with quality staff. The role handles candidate communications, maintains records, tracks onboarding documents, and provides timely updates to candidates and staff.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least two years of related experience, with salary ranging from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field.
• PLUS two (2) years related experience in related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience totaling six (6) years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to fill Central Nutrition vacancies efficiently with high‑quality staff.
• Assist Staffing Advisors with candidate referrals and maintain records of referrals, candidate status, and follow-up activities.
• Collect, organize staffing data and prepare reports for review by the CNC HR Manager.
• Monitor position approvals, postings, selection, and onboarding timelines to support timely staffing.
• Provide onboarding support by tracking documentation and next steps to candidates.
• Respond to routine candidate and employee inquiries and provide status updates.
• Support HR functions and participate in recruitment events and MSCS branding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Candidate referrals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field

Job description

The HR Talent Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the CNC Manager and Staffing Advisors throughout the staffing and onboarding process. The role assists with candidate communication and pre- and post-employment administrative support. The Specialist also monitors assigned staffing activities, provides timely follow-up, and helps ensure processes and documentation are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure all Central Nutrition vacancies are effectively and efficiently filled with high-quality staff according to industry standard turnaround times.
• Assists Staffing Advisors with candidate referrals for hiring managers and maintains accurate records of referrals, candidate status, and follow-up activities.
• Supports Staffing Advisors by collecting, maintaining, and organizing staffing data; tracking progress toward established staffing goals; and preparing reports or updates for review by the CNC HR Manager.
• Monitors position approval, posting, selection, and onboarding timelines for vacancies assigned to the Staffing Advisor and follows up on outstanding items to support timely completion of the staffing process.
• Provides operational and administrative support to Staffing Advisors during key staffing processes, including the voluntary transfer period and hiring events.
• Assists Staffing Advisors with onboarding activities by tracking required documentation, monitoring completion of onboarding requirements, communicating next steps to candidates.
• Provides day-to-day support to prospective and current employees regarding employment-related inquiries and concerns
• Assists by answering routine candidate and employee questions, providing status updates, and referring complex matters to the appropriate Staffing Advisor or HR team.
• Supports the department in maintaining efficient service within assigned areas by monitoring routine processes, identifying service or workflow concerns, and providing feedback or recommendations for consideration.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and Staffing Advisors to support departmental activities and related HR functions.
• Participates in the recruitment and placement of staff through job fairs, hiring events, and other recruitment activities; collaborates with the HR team to provide feedback on candidate pool quality; and supports MSCS brand initiatives by positively representing the District and promoting MSCS as an employer of choice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field; PLUS two (2) years related experience in related field; OR an equivalent combination or related education and experience totaling six (6) years.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.

For full consideration, all interested applicants must create an applicant profile and submit a complete application through their profile on the MSCS Careers website. Applications cannot be submitted without an active applicant profile.

The salary range for this position is $22.89 per hour to $32.92 per hour.

The application period will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 800 a.m. CT and close on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 500 p.m. CT. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Schedule Note

This position may require occasional evening and weekend availability to support recruitment activities, hiring events, and other departmental staffing needs.