Talent Acquisition Specialist

Merakey is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its high-volume hiring workflow by hiring hourly positions in an expedited manner. This position will have strong knowledge and expertise in the successful candidates background needed to fit the position. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will leverage ATS tools and assessments to narrow down the "top of the funnel" to quickly identify top talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be successful by having outstanding candidate care and working with a strong sense of urgency. Primary Responsibilities 1. Assist in the high-volume hiring process by sourcing, pre-screening via automation, and presenting qualified candidates to Hiring Managers for on-site interviews 2. Manage and work through large funnels of high-volume applicants and ensure data integrity in the ATS 3. Proactive sourcing building active pipelines of candidates for open positions by sourcing from a variety of tools. including our ATS, job boards, referrals, agencies, LinkedIn, and various other outlets. 4. Manage personal recruitment assignments against enterprise recruiting performance goals 5. Providing an excellent candidate experience from start to finish through the hiring process. 6. Identify and implement efficiency in the hiring process, courage to reach out directly to operations to work through delays and bottlenecks in the hiring process 7. Test and try new ways of working to ensure high-volume hiring moves in an expedited way Skills and Abilities 1. The ability to manage high candidate application flows and move qualified talent through the high-volume hiring workflow in a fast and effective manner 2. Ability to manage recruiting process for multiple vacancies while ensuring data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System 3. Demonstrated agility and an ability to balance multiple/competing priorities will hitting key deadlines Fully Remote position Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: 1. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. 2. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. 3. Eligible for monthly bonus based on talent acquisition monthly metric goals 4. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! 5. On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. 6. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. 7. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 8. Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. 9. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. 10. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! 1. Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of equivalent work experience required. 2. Minimum 2+ years of talent acquisition functional experience, high-volume recruiting preferred 3. Strong communication and candidate care skills 4. Travel required up to 25% Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.