Talent Acquisition Associate

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Reports: Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations

Location: CFH Midtown East Office-NYC

Status: Full-Time; Exempt Staff

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary Range: 75k-80k Annually (Comprehensive Medical/Dental Benefits Offered)

Summary
The Talent Acquisition Associate is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding efforts across Care For the Homeless. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard high-quality talent while supporting employee retention initiatives. The position plays a key role in advancing the organization's mission of delivering healthcare, supportive services, and housing solutions to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout New York City.

Key Duties

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for assigned positions across the organization.

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Conduct reference and background checks; and make hiring recommendations.

• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment onboarding requirements for each new hire.

• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and successful integration of new employees.

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, networking, community outreach, career fairs, and strategic partnerships.

• Manage candidate activity within the ATS and external recruitment platforms.

• Coordinate internal transfers and promotions.

• Collaborate with the Credentialing Specialist to ensure clinical hires complete credentialing requirements prior to start date.

• Participate in HR and departmental meetings to provide recruitment updates.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Familiarize and visit program sites throughout NYC to support recruitment efforts and understand operational needs.

• Prepare recruitment reports and maintain regular communication with HR leadership.

• Travel up to 25% as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within social services, nonprofit, healthcare, or community-based organizations.

• Experience recruiting for clinical and healthcare positions (e.g., Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other patient-facing roles) is strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Knowledge of employment laws, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring strategies.

• Bachelor's degree Preferred.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership.

• Experience supporting recruitment efforts in mission-driven, nonprofit, or healthcare settings is a plus.