Talent Acquisition Specialist

Waterbury Hospital is seeking an onsite, temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist in Waterbury, CT.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day recruiting workflows and processes
• Source and present candidates aligned to the job profile
• Oversee the candidate experience from initial contact through evaluation
• Complete recruitment-related administration within established timelines
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the hiring cycle
• Represent the organization at marketing and recruitment fairs
• Offer recommendations to attract top talent
• Handle administrative duties such as collecting references
• Perform call center duties as needed
• Maintain orderly file records
• Fulfill other assigned tasks
• Apply creative sourcing and best practices to build a robust pipeline for current and future openings
• Recruit via telephone, email campaigns, social media, internet sourcing, and other effective channels
• Screen resumes and pre-qualify applicants, apply policy and union criteria, select suitable candidates to advance in the interview process
• Maintain accurate documentation on candidates, searches, interactions with hiring managers, and other recruiting activities in the applicant tracking system
• Serve as the initial point of contact for HRConnection inquiries about ATS, recruitment process, job requirements, and third-party vendors
• Act as a liaison between the hiring manager and candidates during the interview and offer stages
• Provide initial salary recommendations for candidates
• Collect references on candidates
• Track certifications and licensure for compliance and coordinate with Business Partners
• Attend career fairs and networking events
• Maintain positive relationships with team members, candidates, employees, and clients
• Maintain relationships and contracts with third-party agencies and vendors
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including HRConnection phone lines and front desk coverage
• Review Personnel Action Records to ensure policy adherence
• Assist in generating vacancy and recruitment reports for tracking purposes

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field required
• Minimum 2 years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience
• PHR certification preferred

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRConnection