Talent Acquisition Specialist

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to develop strategic recruitment plans for healthcare professionals. You will collaborate with Career Services to boost job readiness and align candidate placements with position requirements.

The role requires conducting interviews, managing candidate data in ATS, and building relationships with union representatives and employers. This hybrid position offers growth within a nonprofit healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years in HR recruitment, talent acquisition, or related field, preferably healthcare or nonprofit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a client-centered approach and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers and union representatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract healthcare professionals across various levels with a client-centered approach.
• Work with Career Services to support job readiness, integrating training and resources to enhance placement qualifications.
• Conduct interviews, assess qualifications, and match candidates with job openings; collaborate with external HR recruiters on requirements.
• Utilize ATS such as iCIMS to streamline recruitment, manage candidate data, and support placement workflows.
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking for seamless operations.
• Represent TEF at job fairs, recruitment forums, and networking events to promote our mission and visibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with union representatives, employers, and stakeholders.
• Tailor candidate support with a human-centered approach to meet unique needs and ensure a positive experience.
• Assist in creating recruitment materials, including job ads for public and internal postings.
• Ensure adherence to Fund policies and contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment and placement processes within the Employer Relations and Placement Unit.

Skills

Recruitment

Candidate engagement

Interviewing

Relationship building

ATS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATS (iCIMS)

Job description

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract healthcare professionals across various levels leading with a client-centered approach, fostering positive relationships with candidates and stakeholders
• Work closely with the Career Services team to support job readiness for candidates, integrating training and resources that enhance their qualifications for placement opportunities
• Conduct interviews, assess qualifications, and match candidates with appropriate job openings within the healthcare industry. Collaborate with external HR recruiters to understand position requirements and align candidate placements effectively
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as iCIMS, to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate data, and support efficient placement workflows
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking for seamless operations
• Actively represent TEF at job fairs, recruitment forums, and networking events to promote our mission and increase visibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives, employers, and other stakeholders
• Tailor support for each candidate with a human-centered approach to meet unique needs, fostering a supportive and positive candidate experience
• Assist in creating recruitment materials, including job advertisements for public and internal postings, to attract a diverse and qualified candidate pool
• Ensure adherence to Fund policies and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment and placement processes within the Employer Relations and Placement Unit
  

Requisition #

7534TEF

# of openings

1

Employment Type

Full time

Position Status

Permanent

Category

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid

Fund

1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds

Job Classification

Exempt

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract healthcare professionals across various levels leading with a client-centered approach, fostering positive relationships with candidates and stakeholders
• Work closely with the Career Services team to support job readiness for candidates, integrating training and resources that enhance their qualifications for placement opportunities
• Conduct interviews, assess qualifications, and match candidates with appropriate job openings within the healthcare industry. Collaborate with external HR recruiters to understand position requirements and align candidate placements effectively
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as iCIMS, to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate data, and support efficient placement workflows
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking for seamless operations
• Actively represent TEF at job fairs, recruitment forums, and networking events to promote our mission and increase visibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives, employers, and other stakeholders
• Tailor support for each candidate with a human-centered approach to meet unique needs, fostering a supportive and positive candidate experience
• Assist in creating recruitment materials, including job advertisements for public and internal postings, to attract a diverse and qualified candidate pool
• Ensure adherence to Fund policies and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment and placement processes within the Employer Relations and Placement Unit
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years in HR recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related field, preferably within healthcare or nonprofit settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating a client-centered approach with a focus on humility and emotional intelligence to support and engage candidates effectively
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, union representatives, and colleagues