Talent Acquisition Specialist

Athletico; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA benefits

Progyny Fertility Benefit

401(k) match

Job summary

Athletico in the United States is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit top clinical and non‑clinical talent. You will partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop workforce plans, and build strong pipelines to reduce time to fill.

You will manage full life cycle recruiting, design sourcing strategies, attend career fairs, maintain the ATS, and counsel managers on interview best practices while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, HR, or related field.
• 2 years of recruitment and direct sourcing experience in Healthcare; PT preferred.
• 1 year of HR experience in healthcare is highly desirable.
• Experience with an ATS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify hiring needs & quality candidates in partnership with hiring managers
• Assist with development of recruitment strategies
• Work with Marketing to increase company brand awareness among potential recruits and professional relationships
• Manage full life cycle recruitment process
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to build high quality active and passive candidate pipelines
• Participate in career fairs and other recruitment events
• Counsel hiring managers on interview best practices
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with government regulations
• Oversee maintenance of Company ATS and Onboarding system
• Review background checks and communicate issues accordingly

Skills

Communicate effectively

Continuous learner

Resolution oriented

Drives service excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related experience required

Tools

ATS

Job description

Greater Purpose And Core Values

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Greater Purpose And Core Values

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for effectively recruiting top clinical and non-clinical talent for the Company. They will partner with hiring managers in order to understand staffing needs, develop workforce planning initiatives and develop strong pipelines to reduce time to fill for all positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify hiring needs & quality candidates in partnership with hiring managers
• Assist with development of recruitment strategies
• Work with Marketing to increase company brand awareness among potential recruits and professional relationships
• Manage full life cycle recruitment process
• Develop innovative, creative and pro‑active sourcing strategies to develop high quality active and passive candidate pipelines.
• Informed of workforce trends and innovative recruitment techniques
• Attends career fairs and other recruitment events
• Participate in intervention meetings with field and Talent Acquisition partners, as appropriate, to understand local recruiting challenges and identify countermeasures
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleges & universities and diverse professional organizations.
• Review results of background checks and communicate issues accordingly
• Design and develop ongoing creative and cost‑effective sourcing strategies
• Oversee maintenance of Company ATS and Onboarding system
• Counsel hiring managers on best practices for interviewing
• Ensure that recruitment and employment activities are in compliance with government regulations
• Participates in special projects as needed

Core Competencies

• Communicate effectively
• Continuous learner
• Resolution oriented
• Drives service excellence

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related experience required
• Work Experience:
  • 2 years of recruitment and direct sourcing or equivalent experience within the Healthcare industry required / Physical Therapy preferred
  • 1 year of HR experience within a healthcare organization highly desired
  • Experience working with an ATS preferred
• Certification/Licensure:
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • In‑depth knowledge of job market, current trends and sourcing strategies
  • Knowledgeable of the principles, practices and procedures related to recruiting and onboarding

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Work Environment

• Internal office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Additional Benefits Offered With This Full-time Position

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• PTO (accruing starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary .

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $61,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $81,000.00/Yr.