Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off (30 days)

Health insurance for you and loved ones

Employer-matched retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit health care organization is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in New York. The role involves proactive sourcing strategies, building partnerships with hiring managers, and leading full-cycle recruitment processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of recruitment experience. The organization values innovation and personal relationships in recruitment, offering competitive compensation and numerous benefits for its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recruiting experience for various disciplines.
• General knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with internet-based recruitment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive sourcing for high-quality candidates.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers to shape recruitment strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment including candidate interviews.

Skills

Effective Verbal Skills

Written Skills

Presentation Skills

Computer Skills

Project Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

VNS Health is looking for 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 who is tenacious, curious, and energized by creating sourcing strategies that get ahead of hiring needs—not just react to them.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Drive proactive, strategic sourcing by identifying, engaging, and nurturing high‑quality candidates across multiple channels—long before they apply.
• Build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers, gaining deep insight into their teams, anticipating future needs, and shaping recruitment strategies that deliver results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative sourcing tools that elevate hiring outcomes.
• Cultivate long‑term candidate relationships, ensuring a personalized, high‑touch experience that reflects VNS Health’s mission and values.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment including interviewing and hiring candidates who meet both the skill requirements and cultural expectations of VNS Health.
• Collaborate closely with Recruitment Operations to ensure all pre‑ and post‑employment processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Represent VNS Health at job fairs, community events, and targeted outreach initiatives, strengthening our employer brand and expanding our talent networks.
• Bring forward solutions and new ideas, championing innovation in sourcing, outreach, and candidate engagement.
• Work under general supervision while exercising autonomy, creativity, and strategic thinking in your approach to talent acquisition.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field or equivalent work experience required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of three years broad-based experience recruiting for positions in a variety of disciplines and levels (e.g., health care, business, technical, management) OR at least one year of experience at VNS Health as an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist or in a position at/above the specialist level, plus at least two years of related experience required.

General knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local employment laws, regulations, rules and practices required.

Effective Verbal, Written And Presentation Skills Required.

Personal computer skills, including experience using recruitment HRIS systems required.

General Experience In Internet-based Recruitment Preferred.

Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of recruitment plans required.

Project Management Skills Preferred.

Pay Range

USD $77,200.00 - USD $96,500.00 /Yr.

About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.