Talent Acquisition Specialist

KMM Technologies, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage full lifecycle hiring, focusing on timely placements and diverse talent pools. You will partner with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, and build robust candidate networks across multiple channels.

Strong experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS is required, along with a Bachelor's in HR or equivalent. The role emphasizes compliance, stakeholder management, and community outreach through events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in full life-cycle HR/agency recruitment in high volume environments.
• LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to source qualified candidates proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment life cycle and meet recruiting goals.
• Source and network with potential candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to drive selections.
• Build candidate pipelines for future vacancies.
• Organize recruitment events and represent the company at external events.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment laws.

Skills

Full life-cycle recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

LinkedIn Recruiter

Stakeholder management

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

4+ years relevant work experience

Tools

ADP

Taleo

Greenhouse

Job description

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, including meeting diversity and other recruiting goals. Utilizes various sourcing strategies and resources; builds networks through social media, job boards, employment agencies, professional associations, and employee referral programs. This position acts as a trusted advisor to candidates and hiring managers. May travel to various sites to facilitate recruiting events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

25% Develops recruitment and communication strategies to enhance the recruiting experience for prospective

candidates and hiring managers.

15% Coordinates with the implementation of strategies for recruiting diverse talent

10% Work closely with hiring managers, building trust and credibility as an advisor in the selection process

10% Evaluates recruiting pool to identify future sourcing needs and implements proactive recruiting strategies to

build candidate pipelines for future vacancies.

10% Proactively source and network with potential candidates in the marketplace

10% Assist in the organizing and logistics of recruitment and marketing events.

10% Represent CareFirst internally and externally at events, job fairs, college recruitment functions with a goal

of networking/relationship building with potential candidates and community outreach programs in order to

establish and maintain an organizational presence in the community.

5% Ensures recruitment practices are compliant with employment laws.

5% Assist Talent Acquisition Leadership with development and implementation of specific projects.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeEducation Details: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience Experience: 3 years Full life-cycle HR/Agency recruitment experience in a high volume environment supporting mid to senior level roles.

Experience with LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter

Exceptional problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills

Experience in proactively sourcing qualified candidates

In Lieu of Education

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) (e.g., ADP, Taleo, Greenhouse)., Proficient

Ability to navigate on social media to source for qualified candidates, Proficient

Willingness and passion for sourcing, networking, and attracting candidates from various channels., Proficient

Experience in developing creative approaches to attract diverse candidates, Proficient

Ability to influence others and build strong internal relationships, Proficient

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., Proficient

Ability to speak on behalf of the organization and represent the business., Proficient

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Licenses/Certifications:

Human Resources\PHR or SHRM-CP Required

Required Skills:

• Experience recruiting within a healthcare claims insurance, managed care, or medicaid environment.
• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closing candidates.
• Strong sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms to identify passive talent.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate recruiting documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and candidates while managing multiple competing priorities.