Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

PTO 30 days + 9 holidays

Health insurance

Employer‑matched retirement

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

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

You will drive proactive sourcing, build partnerships with hiring managers, and lead full-cycle recruitment while ensuring processes meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Social Sciences or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years recruiting across multiple disciplines (healthcare, business, technical, management) or at least one year at VNS Health as Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist plus two years related exp.
• General knowledge of Federal, State and Local employment laws, regulations, rules and practices; experience with recruitment HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive, strategic sourcing across multiple channels, engaging high‑quality candidates well before they apply.
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers and anticipate future hiring needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative sourcing tools.
• Cultivate long‑term candidate relationships with a personalized, high‑touch experience.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment including interviewing and hiring candidates who fit skill and culture.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Operations to ensure pre/post‑employment processes are accurate and compliant.
• Represent VNS Health at job fairs, community events, and targeted outreach initiatives to expand talent networks.
• Bring forward solutions and new ideas to improve sourcing, outreach, and candidate engagement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Partnership building

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate relationships

Market insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home‑and community‑based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.