Talent Acquisition Associate

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Care For the Homeless in New York City is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate who will manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding across the organization. The role partners with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard top talent while supporting retention initiatives in a mission-driven healthcare and housing nonprofit.

The position requires 3–4 years of experience in recruiting, healthcare recruiting preferred, strong communication, and ATS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within social services, nonprofit, healthcare, or community-based organizations.
• Experience recruiting for clinical and healthcare positions (e.g., RNs, Medical Assistants, patient-facing roles) is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring strategies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership.
• Experience supporting recruitment efforts in mission-driven, nonprofit, or healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for assigned positions across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Conduct reference and background checks; and make hiring recommendations.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment onboarding requirements for each new hire.
• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and successful integration of new employees.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, networking, community outreach, career fairs, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage candidate activity within the ATS and external recruitment platforms.
• Coordinate internal transfers and promotions.
• Collaborate with the Credentialing Specialist to ensure clinical hires complete credentialing requirements prior to start date.
• Participate in HR and departmental meetings to provide recruitment updates.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Familiarize and visit program sites throughout NYC to support recruitment efforts and understand operational needs.
• Prepare recruitment reports and maintain regular communication with HR leadership.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Healthcare recruiting

Communication

ATS proficiency

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Associate

Reports

Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations

Location

CFH Midtown East Office-NYC

Status

Full-Time; Exempt Staff

Schedule

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary Range

75k-80k Annually (Comprehensive Medical/Dental Benefits Offered)

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Associate is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding efforts across Care For the Homeless. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard high-quality talent while supporting employee retention initiatives.The position plays a key role in advancing the organization's mission of delivering healthcare, supportive services, and housing solutions to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout New York City.

Key Duties

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for assigned positions across the organization.


• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.


• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Conduct reference and background checks; and make hiring recommendations.


• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment onboardingrequirements for each new hire.


• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and successful integration of new employees.


• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, networking, community outreach, career fairs, and strategic partnerships.


• Manage candidate activity within the ATS and external recruitment platforms.


• Coordinate internal transfers and promotions.


• Collaborate with the Credentialing Specialist to ensure clinical hires complete credentialing requirements prior to start date.


• Participate in HR and departmental meetings to provide recruitment updates.


• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.


• Familiarize and visit program sites throughout NYC to support recruitment efforts and understand operational needs.


• Prepare recruitment reports and maintain regular communication with HR leadership.


• Travel up to 25% as needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within social services, nonprofit, healthcare, or community-based organizations.


• Experience recruiting for clinical and healthcare positions (e.g., Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other patient-facing roles) is strongly preferred.


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.


• Knowledge of employment laws, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring strategies.


• Bachelor's degree Preferred.


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership.


• Experience supporting recruitment efforts in mission-driven, nonprofit, or healthcare settings is a plus.