Talent Acquisition Specialist

The ALS Association

Talent Acquisition Specialist managing full-cycle recruitment processes for ALS Association. Partnering with hiring managers to attract and hire exceptional talent for the organization's mission.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, assessment, and onboarding processes. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms to enhance recruitment metrics and ensure compliance with HR operations.

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Full-Cycle RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsCandidate AssessmentOnboarding CoordinationHR Operations Support

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingCandidate SourcingInterviewing SkillsAnalytical SkillsHRIS PlatformsJazzHRUKG ReadyRecruitment MetricsCompliance ReportingEmployee Records Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsCommunication SkillsConfidentiality

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementMulti-State EmployerNonprofit OrganizationAffirmative Action PlanEEO-1VETSCalifornia Pay Data Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary recruiter for open positions, managing the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition approval through accepted offer.
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, establish hiring timelines, and deliver an exceptional hiring experience.
Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, hiring team feedback, and selection activities.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, employee referrals, and talent outreach.
Extend verbal offers and coordinate offer documentation in partnership with HR leadership.
Administer and manage pre-employment background investigations.
Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on hiring activity, time-to-fill, candidate pipelines, and recruiting effectiveness.
Ensure an inclusive, positive, and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Escalate complex recruitment, compensation, or employee relations matters to the Manager, Human Resources, as appropriate.
Coordinate all onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and welcoming transition for new employees.
Partner with IT, Payroll, hiring managers, and other departments to ensure equipment, system access, and onboarding requirements are completed before each employee's start date.
Facilitate New Hire Orientation.
Complete I-9 verifications, employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, and other required onboarding records.
Support a positive onboarding experience that promotes engagement and long-term employee success.
Maintain employee records and HR systems to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Prepare and analyze recruitment metrics, including applicant flow, source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and recruiting trends.
Generate workforce reports including headcount, turnover, vacancies, hiring activity, retention metrics, and other HR dashboards.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to identify opportunities to improve retention and employee engagement.
Support employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and separations.
Assist with compliance reporting and audits, including Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), EEO-1, VETS, California Pay Data Reporting, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Prepare ad hoc workforce reports and analytics to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers and serve as a trusted recruitment partner throughout the hiring process.
Provide exceptional customer service to candidates, employees, and leaders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Partner with the HR team on departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
1-2 years of full-cycle recruiting and/or talent acquisition experience.
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms; experience with JazzHR and UKG Ready is preferred.
Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, sourcing, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches and competing priorities.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
Experience supporting HR operations within a multi-state employer and/or nonprofit organization is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Paid time off
Several paid holidays