Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Springdale (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full-cycle recruitment process. This role involves close collaboration with hiring managers to define staffing needs and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, 2+ years of experience in recruiting, and strong communication skills. You will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with employment laws and promoting the organization at recruitment events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in an in-house role.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO, ADA, and other applicable employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department leaders to assess staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Develop and post job advertisements on internal systems and external job boards.
• Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and initial candidate assessments.
• Extend job offers and initiate pre-employment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with recruiting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

Job Details

Location: 940 MONTCLAIR ROAD SUITE 200 - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and ensure a consistent, equitable, and high-quality candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department leaders to assess staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Develop and post job advertisements on internal systems, external job boards, and social media platforms.
• Source candidates through online databases, networking, social media, and employee referrals.
• Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels as needed, based on the position and hiring process.
• For certain roles, participate in interviews and make hiring decisions; for others, support the process by screening applicants and scheduling interviews for supervisors.
• Extend job offers and initiate pre-employment and onboarding processes in alignment with company policy.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and generate recruitment reports as needed.
• Promote employer branding and represent the organization at job fairs and recruitment events.
• Ensure all recruitment practices are compliant with employment laws, company policies, and diversity and inclusion goals.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-turnover and hard-to-fill positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in an in-house
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO, ADA, and other applicable employment regulations.