Talent Acquisition Specialist (Part-time, W2)

Launch Tennessee; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a part-time talent acquisition specialist to enhance its mission-driven team. This role focuses on sourcing and recruiting candidates for school-based special education and healthcare roles, ensuring alignment with the company's values. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a creative mindset to attract top talent. With a commitment to underserved communities, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and employee-first culture. Join a dedicated team that values professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Mission-centered team support

Role-specific professional development

Referral bonus eligibility

Performance bonus eligibility

Medical benefits support

Dental benefits support

Vision benefits support

Retirement benefits

30+ days off via school breaks

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, interviewing, and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Use innovative strategies to actively source quality applicants.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and interviews.
• Support the Director of Talent in developing the talent strategic plan.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing

Interviewing

Pipeline Management

Communication Skills

Creative Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Indeed

LinkedIn Recruiter

Lever

ZipRecruiter

Instagram

Facebook

Job description

Thrive is seeking a part-time passionate, experienced talent acquisition specialist to help build our growing team! We are a mission-driven, impact focused organization serving students and communities in Ohio, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. We work exclusively and intentionally in schools in historically underserved communities. We set a high bar for ourselves and our colleagues, driven by the knowledge that our work directly impacts the students and families our teams serve. We prioritize an employee-first culture, recognizing its critical role in sustaining our long-term impact.

In this role, you’ll actively seek out, recruit, and interview potential candidates to find the best, most aligned and qualified members for our school-based special education healthcare and instructional teams. You understand that the right people are out there for the roles you’re filling - you just have to know where to look. You are committed to deepening our impact and building connection. You’ll be the first point of contact for potential candidates, the face of the company in your hiring conversations, and a critical voice in the process.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated to actively locate the best candidates for a range of roles. They will utilize innovative recruitment practices to source talent. They are eager to talk to strangers, can suss out values alignment in their first conversation with a candidate, and are fiercely committed to the company’s mission.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in talent acquisition. Healthcare or education background preferred.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to travel to Texas, Tennessee, Ohio and Florida.
• Some evening availability is required.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, interviewing and pipeline management.
• Experience with tools like Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Lever, and ZipRecruiter.
• Experience with marketing via Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Creative mindset and systems-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Use innovative strategies to actively source quality applicants for a range of roles.
• Communicate and ensure alignment between candidates and the company mission and values.
• Execute a social media marketing strategy to draw applicants across Indeed, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and interviews. Score applicants on a rubric aligned to the company's core values and skillset required for the role.
• Ensure candidates have the highest quality experience.
• Respond efficiently and rapidly to changing needs on the team.
• Support the Director of Talent in developing the talent strategic plan. Execute on the plan once designed.
• Meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure we are fully staffed with mission aligned and skilled personnel.
• Other roles as assigned.

Benefits

• Mission-centered team and professional practice support
• Role-specific professional development
• Referral bonus eligibility
• Performance bonus eligibility at EOY
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits support
• Retirement benefits
• 30+ days off via school breaks
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick leave

Thrive Therapies Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. This applies to all employment practices—from recruitment to hiring and advancement.