Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who You Are

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about reproductive health care, reproductive freedom, and advancing health equity.
• Motivated by helping others discover opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• A collaborative partner who can build trust and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Resourceful, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and adaptable, with an interest in learning and using technology to enhance recruitment efforts.

What You’ll Do

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads recruitment activities for assigned positions and contributes to the overall success of PPSAT’s talent acquisition strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead recruitment efforts for assigned positions, including candidate sourcing, application review, screening, interviewing, candidate recommendations, and hiring manager support.
• Identify and Engage Talent: Develop creative sourcing strategies and explore new recruitment channels to attract qualified candidates, with an emphasis on building diverse candidate pools that reflect the communities PPSAT serves.
• Partner with Hiring Managers: Collaborate with hiring managers to review job descriptions, develop compelling job postings, identify recruitment strategies, and establish effective hiring practices that align with organizational needs and recruitment best practices.
• Deliver a Positive Candidate Experience: Maintain timely and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, helping create a welcoming and professional experience from initial engagement through the hiring decision.
• Support and Guide Hiring Managers: Train new hiring managers on PPSAT’s recruitment process and provide guidance on effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and consistent hiring practices while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.
• Build Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and other external partners throughout PPSAT’s service area to strengthen recruitment networks and develop sustainable talent pipelines.
• Represent PPSAT Externally: Attend job fairs, networking opportunities, and community events to promote PPSAT as an employer of choice and expand awareness of career opportunities.
• Support Strategic Recruitment Initiatives: Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to research, recommend, and implement recruitment initiatives, including external events, sourcing opportunities, and process improvements.
• Contribute to Team Success: Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and collaboration while identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented work environment.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years of recruitment experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field combined with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Healthcare recruitment experience preferred.
• Experience managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Lever experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of recruitment strategies and sourcing techniques, including online platforms and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and promote an organization's mission, culture, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish productive relationships with employees, candidates, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Schedule & Work Environment
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a flexible daily schedule generally between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, based on business needs and team coverage.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid position with no set weekly in-office requirement.
• Location & Travel: Must be able to reasonably commute to the Raleigh Administration Office for in-person support, meetings, and other business needs. Occasional travel throughout PPSAT’s NC, SC, VA, and WV service area may be required.

What You Get

PPSAT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-matched contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Year-End Office Closure.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).