Talent Acquisition Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible will be responsible for assisting in creating the structure, programs and processes to develop and drive the sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding of top talent. You will work collaboratively with the Equity and Learning department to ensure that the organization maintains an equity lens when recruiting and screening candidates.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition, Staffing (80%)

• In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager, designs, builds, implements, improves, and leads the organization's talent acquisition function

• Uses a variety of conventional and creative strategies for generating robust, diverse candidate pipelines

• Acts as an effective brand ambassador for the organization with external stakeholders, including pipeline organizations, institutional partners, and industry groups to advance the organization brand as an employer of choice

HR Strategy (10%)

• Directly sources and builds influential relationships with candidates at the Director, Manager level and above by using recruitment platforms and social media for top talent

Special Projects (5%)

• Manage posting jobs to Affinity sites and consistently researching other partnerships in order to keep a wide candidate pool.

• Effectively uses external-facing webpages, social media, and other digital technologies marketing tools to establish the organization as an employer of choice and to conduct targeted outreach to highly-qualified potential candidates

Employee Engagement(5%)

• Prioritize internal applicants and provide guidance where needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice

• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Interpersonal

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively as part of team

Technical

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with an ATS, Lever preferred

Subject Matter Knowledge

• Responds to current staffing needs and assists in producing forecasts consistent with business needs

• Upholds compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements including practices, tracking, and reporting

• Participates in industry-specific career fair, and other targeted talent acquisition events

• Tracks, interprets, reports and presents data on the recruitment process to identify areas of improvement in the talent acquisition function

Work Habits/Attributes

• Keen attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline

• The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills

• Ability to produce reliable, high quality work with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information

• Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment

• Comfort making data-driven decisions

• Ability to make strategic decisions

• Superior negotiation skills

• Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incomplete information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum work experience: 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years Human Resources experience with at least 1 years doing high-volume recruitment (20+ concurrent reqs)

• Familiarity with screening candidates for equity competencies

• Proficiency using digital platforms and social media

• Demonstrated success using direct sourcing methods to generate leads from passive candidates

• Demonstrated experience using a variety of conventional and creative strategies for generating diverse pipelines

• Must have a demonstrated track record of program implementation and project management and be open to evolving responsibilities.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Periodic standing, walking, bending.  Requires lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:     This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. Requires flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.

• Requires sitting for long periods of time. Periodic standing, walking, bending. Requires lifting of up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others.

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents

FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds

Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All positions at PPGNY require:

Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.

At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.