Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salary Range: $55,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hope is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs throughout the North Pittsburgh region. We are a model of excellence, a safe haven for students, and a steady advocate for families who need our support.

Guided by compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork, our multidisciplinary team takes a best-practices approach to helping every student succeed.

We will always be a source of hope.

Why Join Hope?

At Hope, we believe exceptional employees deserve an environment where they feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a critical role in building the team that makes our mission possible.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work every day — Help connect talented professionals with careers that make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Every successful hire strengthens our mission and our ability to serve students.

• A collaborative team environment — Partner with hiring managers, school leadership, program directors, and Human Resources to recruit and onboard exceptional employees across the organization.

• Ownership of the hiring process — Lead full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and interviewing through offer, onboarding, and Day 1 Orientation, creating a positive candidate experience every step of the way.

• Variety in your work — Recruit for a diverse range of positions including educators, therapists, behavioral health professionals, administrative staff, and support personnel.

• Professional growth opportunities — Expand your recruiting expertise through training, collaboration, and opportunities to improve talent acquisition strategies and hiring processes.

• A schedule that supports work-life balance — Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm schedule from a private office in our Executive Suite. Please note: this is not a hybrid or remote opportunity. 

• A team that cares — Be part of an organization where relationships, teamwork, and compassion guide everything we do.

• Competitive benefits — Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and additional employee benefits.

About the Role

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist at Hope, you will lead the organization's full-cycle recruitment process, helping attract, hire, and onboard exceptional employees who align with our mission and values.

You'll partner closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, manage pre-employment requirements, and ensure every new hire has a seamless onboarding experience. From the initial job posting through Day 1 Orientation, you'll play a key role in creating an outstanding candidate and employee experience while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

If you're an organized, relationship-focused professional who enjoys recruiting top talent and creating positive first impressions, we'd love to meet you.

Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment

Manage all phases of the recruitment process, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, coordinating hiring manager interviews, extending offers, and maintaining consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Build Strong Talent Pipelines

Develop proactive recruiting strategies using job boards, networking, employee referrals, community partnerships, career fairs, and social media to attract qualified candidates for current and future staffing needs.

Manage Pre-Employment Requirements

Coordinate and monitor all required pre-employment documentation, ensuring candidates complete all necessary employment forms, background checks, clearances, certifications, and onboarding requirements prior to their start date.

Track Required Clearances & Compliance

Maintain accurate records and monitor completion of required employment clearances and onboarding documents. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate New Hire Onboarding

Prepare new hire paperwork, coordinate onboarding schedules, facilitate Day 1 Orientation, and ensure new employees receive the information, resources, and support needed for a successful start.

Partner with Hiring Managers

Serve as a trusted recruiting partner by understanding staffing needs, providing hiring recommendations, coordinating interview schedules, and supporting timely hiring decisions.

Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience

Represent Hope with professionalism and enthusiasm while maintaining consistent communication throughout the hiring process, ensuring candidates have a positive experience from application through onboarding.

Maintain Recruitment Data

Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS to maintain accurate candidate records, generate recruitment reports, track hiring metrics, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or Human Resources experience preferred

• Experience coordinating onboarding and employment documentation preferred

• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring best practices, and recruitment strategies

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple open positions while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers

• Passion for supporting a mission-driven organization

Required Clearances

• Act 33 – PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Act 34 – PA State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 – FBI Clearance (Department of Education)

• Act 126 – Mandated Reporter Training

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• TB Test & Physical

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than your next Human Resources position—if you're looking for an opportunity to help build a team that changes lives every day—we invite you to apply.

Join Hope and help us continue to be a source of hope for the students, families, and employees we serve.