ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
201 – 500 Employees
EducationHealthcareNon-profit
ACCESS is a nonprofit Arab American community organization offering health and wellness programs, education, employment resources, and immigration and citizenship support. Its services help individuals and families make informed choices and pursue productive lives while honoring Arab American heritage. The organization also advocates for cultural and social entrepreneurship, community service, healthy lifestyles, and philanthropy.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lead end-to-end recruiting at ACCESS, from sourcing and candidate screening through offers and onboarding. Build talent pipelines, support equitable hiring, and coordinate background checks and recruiting events.

Description

  • Oversee recruitment from role intake and job postings through candidate selection, offers, pre-employment steps, and onboarding coordination.
  • Work with hiring managers to define staffing needs, role requirements, timelines, and candidate selection plans.
  • Find candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, community partners, career fairs, headhunting, and direct outreach.
  • Review applications, conduct structured screening interviews, assess qualifications, and present suitable candidates to hiring managers.
  • Arrange interviews and keep candidates and internal stakeholders informed.
  • Prepare and issue employment offers in line with compensation guidelines and organizational procedures.
  • Keep applicant records, requisition activity, disposition reasons, and hiring documents up to date in the applicant tracking system.
  • Create and update job descriptions with managers and the Human Resources Director.
  • Track recruiting metrics and recommend ways to improve time to fill, sourcing effectiveness, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
  • Work toward the 30-day position-filling goal.
  • Contribute to employer branding and represent ACCESS at recruiting events and community programs.
  • Advance equitable hiring and follow employment laws, organizational policies, and record-retention requirements.
  • Develop and sustain talent pipelines for recurring, specialized, and hard-to-fill roles.
  • Refer conflicts of interest, policy violations, candidate concerns, and compliance questions to the Human Resources Director.
  • Create and deliver training for hiring managers and leaders on interviewing, onboarding, retention, and related subjects.
  • Maintain professional interview-question templates for hiring managers.
  • Explain role details, the hiring process, timelines, and next steps to candidates.
  • Conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and ongoing screenings when appropriate.
  • Take part in audits as needed.
  • May administer the learning management system.
  • Assist with employee onboarding and orientation.
  • Help plan and deliver ACCESS events.
  • May support CHRC credentialing, training, and background checks.
  • Carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or public administration, social work, psychology, or a related field.
  • Three years of recruiting experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, education, social services, mission-driven, or related setting.
  • Experience sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates for multiple roles in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of recruiting practices and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting websites.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, online sourcing tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Human Resources may approve an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist or Volunteer Specialist certification preferred.
  • Work is during normal business hours, with some additional hours potentially required.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment.
  • Local and in-state travel of up to 15%.
  • Climate-controlled office.

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