Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: 3100 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA- HYBRID
Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager
Schedule: MON-FRI, 8:30AM-5PM

About Us

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness..

We live our values every day:
Respect for every person
Passion for what we do
Professionalism in all we do

📝 Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

Are you passionate about people and creating a positive impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community, is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. A background in recruitment is required, as you work to consult/guide the business on hiring best practices. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and staff.

What You'll Do as a TA Specialist at Westminster-Canterbury:

• Drive a Positive Candidate Experience: From the first interaction to onboarding, you will create an engaging, seamless experience for candidates, ensuring they feel valued throughout the recruitment journey.

• Manage Recruitment Process: Oversee the entire recruitment life cycle, using our ATS system to maintain strong candidate engagement and provide clear, consistent communication from application to hire.

• Build Strong Relationships: Develop and nurture lasting relationships with hiring managers, department leaders, and candidates to foster a collaborative and transparent hiring process.

• Source Top Talent: Design and execute creative recruitment strategies to attract diverse, highly qualified candidates through job boards, social media, career fairs, educational partnerships, and networking.

• Leverage Social Media & Online Platforms: Utilize social media channels and recruitment tools to build a strong employer brand, engage passive candidates, and maintain a strong pipeline for future hiring needs.

• Innovate with Recruitment Programs: Lead the development and execution of innovative recruitment campaigns, attending job fairs and hosting virtual recruitment events to connect with top talent.

• Champion Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with EEO and Department of Labor regulations, with timely reporting and adherence to employment laws.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with leadership and key stakeholders to understand staffing needs, craft recruitment strategies, and recommend competitive salary offers to attract top talent.

• Drive Retention: Focus not only on attracting the best candidates, but also on contributing to a positive employee experience, ensuring successful long-term placements.

• Foster Diversity & Inclusion: Advocate for diversity in recruitment strategies, ensuring a wide range of candidates are considered for each role to help foster an inclusive workplace.

• Track and Improve Recruitment Metrics: Tracking insights through KPIs: time-to-hire, job satisfaction, and retention to constantly refine strategies and improve hiring processes.

• Support New Hire Orientation: Lead engaging orientation sessions to ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to thrive in their roles.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years experience in a recruitment role: reviewing resume's, pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews and extending Offer Letters 
• Experience with recruitment-marketing for candidate attraction purposes 
• Prior experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills 
• Flu-vaccinated 

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree
• In-house TA experience, hiring for entry level roles through Director-level
• Experience operating within Google Suite 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of team members and residents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with our organization is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.