Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Barber National Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

On-site childcare discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barber National Institute in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment strategies and manage full-cycle hiring for assigned service lines, partnering with hiring managers and HR to attract and hire qualified talent. Hybrid work is required with regular on-site interviews, events, and meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of TA experience, plus ATS/CRM proficiency, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of talent acquisition/recruitment experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting and social networking platforms, CRM systems, and other technology used in TA.
• Experience building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, or recruitment partners is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Philadelphia-based with hybrid schedule and on-site presence for interviews, events, and meetings.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) daily, reviewing applications, conducting prescreens, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned openings, coordinating communication and next steps throughout the recruitment process.
• Source candidates through creative recruiting strategies, referrals, community partnerships, social networking, career fairs, and other outreach efforts.
• Schedule and conduct candidate interviews, complete required interview documentation, and conduct reference checks in accordance with agency procedures.
• Manage the job offer process, including extending offers and coordinating completion of all steps through hire.
• Partner with Training, Onboarding, hiring managers, and HR to ensure a smooth new-hire experience.
• Assist with Open Interview Days and career events, including scheduling and logistics.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and educational institutions to support ongoing TA efforts.
• Evaluate recruitment processes, propose improvements, and promote Barber National Institute as an employer of choice.
• Attend meetings and training sessions; travel to satellite locations as needed.

Skills

ATS experience

CRM systems

Relationship building

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years TA experience

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview (What is this role? What are we looking for?)

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies for assigned service lines, partnering closely with hiring managers and Human Resources to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent. This role manages the full recruitment process from sourcing and interviewing through offer and onboarding coordination.

This position is based in Philadelphia and follows a hybrid work schedule, with regular on-site presence required for interviews, recruiting events, career fairs, meetings, and other business needs.

What you’ll bring (Competencies or Behaviors)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Independent, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify creative recruiting strategies and continuously improve recruitment processes.
• Committed to providing a high level of customer service while serving as a positive employee brand ambassador for Barber National Institute.

What you’ll have (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) year of talent acquisition/recruitment experience.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting and social networking platforms, CRM systems, and other technology commonly used in talent acquisition.
• Experience building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, or other recruitment partners is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• This position is based in Philadelphia and requires the ability to work a hybrid schedule , with regular on-site presence as needed for interviews, recruiting events, career fairs, meetings, and other business needs.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

A typical day-to-day may include (Responsibilities)

• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) daily, including reviewing applications, conducting prescreens, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned openings, coordinating communication and next steps throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
• Source candidates through creative recruiting strategies, employee referrals, community partnerships, social networking, recruiting platforms, career fairs, and other outreach efforts.
• Schedule and conduct candidate interviews, complete required interview documentation, and conduct reference checks in accordance with agency procedures.
• Manage the job offer process, including extending offers, explaining pre-employment requirements, and coordinating completion of all required steps through successful hire.
• Partner with Training, Onboarding, hiring managers, and Human Resources to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated new-hire experience.
• Assist with Open Interview Days, career fairs, and other recruitment events, including scheduling, staffing, advertising, candidate coordination, and site arrangements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and other recruitment partners to support ongoing talent acquisition efforts.
• Evaluate recruitment processes and results, develop recommendations for improvement, and promote Barber National Institute as an employer of choice by highlighting its mission, meaningful work, competitive wages, and excellent benefits.
• Provide input into the Barber National Institute Affinity Action Plan.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as requested.
• Travel to satellite locations for applicant or interviewing-related responsibilities.
• Perform duties in the most courteous and professional manner to provide the highest quality of customer service.
• Understand that duties may be added or deleted from this job description due to funding source regulations or Agency needs.

Perks with a Purpose

Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare

• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• DeltaDental andDavisVision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for selectBNIevents and services

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.