Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner

UNKNOWN; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHD is seeking a temporary full-time Talent Acquisition Partner for a 5-month engagement to support our HR and Recruitment Team in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on coordinating decentralized hiring, sourcing diverse candidates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience aligned with CHD’s mission.

The position is fully on-site in Springfield, MA for five months, with responsibilities covering sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and working with the UKG ATS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years HR recruitment experience.
• Strong sourcing and direct outreach capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment tools.
• Willingness to travel in western Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to plan staffing across roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates.
• Engage active and passive candidates through outreach.
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract talent.
• Coordinate hiring events and onboarding.
• Train managers on UKG ATS usage.
• Promote CHD as an employer of choice.
• Conduct weekly new employee orientations.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Recruitment strategies

Direct sourcing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

ATS proficiency

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, social service, or business-related field

Tools

UKG Applicant Tracking System

Job description

CHD is looking for a temporary full-time, Talent Acquisition Partner for a 5 month opportunity with our HR and Recruitment Team! This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the largest and most diverse behavioral health and social service agencies in a key recruiting role. CHD has over 2,100 employees in Massachusetts and Connecticut and this position will support our decentralized hiring processes by providing a coordinated approach to the recruitment of diverse candidates that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of our clients and participants. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to help us connect the right candidates to our important mission.

This is a fully on-site position located in Springfield, MA for 5 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop hiring plans for all levels of staffing including medical, clinical, managerial, direct client/patient service and administrative staff
• Source, screen, and interview candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and fit for the role and company culture
• Engage in direct outreach to active and passive candidates
• Develop and implement creative recruiting strategies to identify and attract top talent
• Assist with coordination of hiring events
• Manage the onboarding of new hires
• Become proficient in UKG applicant tracking system and support and train hiring manager in its effective use
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates to create a positive candidate experience and promote CHD as an employer of choice
• Conduct weekly agency-wide new employee orientations session

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, social service, or business-related field or 3-5 years of experience in HR with a focus on recruitment and onboarding
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment strategies, networking, and direct sourcing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with multiple stakeholders including candidates and hiring managers
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools
• Experience in social services, behavioral health, and/or healthcare environments
• Must be able to travel in and around western Massachusetts

Pay range

$25 - $30 an hour depending on depth of experience.

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