Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

We are looking for a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and execute all aspects of our hiring process to help scale our rapidly growing organization. As the sole recruiter in the organization, you will be responsible for building strong pipelines, improving our employer brand, and ensuring a smooth and effective hiring experience for every candidate. This includes full-cycle recruiting, proactive sourcing, recruitment marketing, and onboarding new employees.  You will also play a strategic role in promoting employee and customer engagement, ensuring our hiring and culture reflect our core values. 

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

· Lead and execute the full recruitment life cycle: intake meetings, sourcing, screening, offers, and onboarding.

· Partner with department leaders to understand current and future hiring needs across pharmacy, logistics, and administrative functions.

· Develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, especially for pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and support staff.

· Use Paylocity ATS to manage job postings, applicant flow, and recruitment metrics.

· Develop and execute recruitment marketing strategies to attract top talent across different geographies

· Write engaging, brand-aligned job postings and ensure wide visibility through job boards and social media.

· Track and report recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, candidate quality, source effectiveness, etc.).

· Own and continuously improve the onboarding process in collaboration with HR and department heads.

· Promote Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy as an employer of choice through recruitment marketing and community engagement.

· Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future staffing needs.

· Support initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, cultural fit, and long-term retention.

· Collaborate with leadership to align talent strategy with customer engagement goals, helping ensure staff quality drives client satisfaction.

Employee Engagement & Culture

· Assist HR and leadership with internal communication strategies, surveys, and feedback loops to improve engagement.

· Coordinate employee recognition initiatives, culture-building activities, and internal events (e.g., appreciation weeks, team milestones).

· Promote internal mobility by maintaining visibility of internal job openings and growth paths.

· Act as a culture ambassador—ensuring that all candidates and employees feel connected to the mission.

Customer & Community Engagement

· Partner with Business Development Team and HR to support the execution of customer-facing events, including open houses, appreciation events, or job fairs.

· Assist with planning and logistics for client experience events that reinforce customer loyalty and company values.

· Represent the company at career fairs, industry networking events, and other community-facing opportunities.

· Support coordination of volunteer or philanthropic programs that involve employees and clients together.

 Qualifications

· 3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, preferably in pharmacy, healthcare, or multi-site environments.

· Strong sourcing skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions at once.

· Experience with ATS systems (Paylocity strongly preferred).

· Ability to work independently and as a strategic partner to hiring managers

· Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

· High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant experience will be strongly considered.

Preferred Experience

· Recruiting for pharmacy roles (e.g., PICs, pharmacists, pharmacy techs).

· Familiarity with long-term care pharmacy or IDD services.

· Multi-state hiring and licensure coordination.

· Experience with onboarding design, employee engagement programs, or customer experience strategy.