Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

We are hiring! We have an opportunity for a contract Talent Acquisition specialist position for a rapidly growing healthcare company in Richmond, Va (Potential for opportunity to transition to permanent role):

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for clinical and non-clinical positions

• Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs, develop job postings, establish candidate qualifications, and coordinate hiring timelines.

• Source and attract qualified candidates through online job boards, social media, employee referrals, applicant tracking systems, and community outreach.

• Review resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.

• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, including offer extensions and pre-employment coordination.

• Represent the organization at job fairs, college career events, and community recruiting initiatives to build relationships and develop ongoing candidate pipelines.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, drug screenings, and credential verification as applicable.

• Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

• Track recruiting metrics, monitor requisition progress, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.

• Partner with HR and department leadership to support ongoing staffing needs across multiple departments and locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources.

• Previous experience managing recruitment activities from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance preferred.

• Healthcare, medical office, or outpatient clinical recruiting experience is a plus.

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), online job boards, and candidate sourcing platforms.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.

• Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong follow-up and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to attend local job fairs, career events, and community recruiting activities as needed; valid driver's license required.

TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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