Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,200 - 96,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

PTO 30 days + 9 holidays

Health insurance

Employer‑matched retirement

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives on the hunt for great talent, builds trusted relationships, and brings fresh ideas to how we attract and engage candidates. This role is ideal for someone tenacious, curious, and energized by creating sourcing strategies that get ahead of hiring needs—not just react to them.

You will drive proactive sourcing, build partnerships with hiring managers, and lead full-cycle recruitment while ensuring processes meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Social Sciences or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years recruiting across multiple disciplines (healthcare, business, technical, management) or at least one year at VNS Health as Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist plus two years related exp.
• General knowledge of Federal, State and Local employment laws, regulations, rules and practices; experience with recruitment HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive, strategic sourcing across multiple channels, engaging high‑quality candidates well before they apply.
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers and anticipate future hiring needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative sourcing tools.
• Cultivate long‑term candidate relationships with a personalized, high‑touch experience.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment including interviewing and hiring candidates who fit skill and culture.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Operations to ensure pre/post‑employment processes are accurate and compliant.
• Represent VNS Health at job fairs, community events, and targeted outreach initiatives to expand talent networks.
• Bring forward solutions and new ideas to improve sourcing, outreach, and candidate engagement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Partnership building

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate relationships

Market insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

VNS Health is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives on the hunt for great talent, builds trusted relationships, and brings fresh ideas to how we attract and engage candidates. This role is ideal for someone tenacious, curious, and energized by creating sourcing strategies that get ahead of hiring needs—not just react to them.

You will drive proactive sourcing, build partnerships with hiring managers, and lead full-cycle recruitment while ensuring processes meet regulatory