Talent Acquisition Specialist

The-Children; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development/CEU

Job summary

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment efforts. You will source, screen, and present qualified candidates aligned with workforce needs and compensation structures, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Responsibilities include collaboration with hiring managers, maintaining ATS records, and ensuring compliance with EEO and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related HR function.
• Experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit, or regulated environments preferred.
• Clearances required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for approved requisitions, including sourcing and screening.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and interview expectations.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the ATS and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Job description

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full Time, Onsite

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the organization’s hiring strategy by executing end-to-end recruitment processes that attract, assess, and secure qualified candidates in alignment with workforce needs, compensation structures, and organizational priorities. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role serves as an operational partner to hiring managers and People Resources leadership, translating approved requisitions and workforce plans into effective sourcing, selection, and hiring outcomes.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Execution & Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for approved requisitions, including sourcing, screening.
• Source candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, referrals, outreach platforms, community partnerships, and recruitment events.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, interview expectations, and selection criteria within approved job architecture and hiring guidance.

Recruitment Systems, Documentation & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date requisition, candidate, and hiring records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Compliance, Equity & Quality Assurance

• Ensure recruitment practices comply with EEO requirements, employment laws, and internal policies.

Collaboration, Continuous Improvement & Organizational Support

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to identify process improvements and workflow efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related human resources function.
• Experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit, or other regulated environments preferred, Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.