Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are hiring! We have an opportunity for a contract Talent Acquisition specialist position for a rapidly growing healthcare company in Richmond, Va (Potential for opportunity to transition to permanent role):

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for clinical and non-clinical positions
• Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs, develop job postings, establish candidate qualifications, and coordinate hiring timelines.
• Source and attract qualified candidates through online job boards, social media, employee referrals, applicant tracking systems, and community outreach.
• Review resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, including offer extensions and pre-employment coordination.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, college career events, and community recruiting initiatives to build relationships and develop ongoing candidate pipelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, drug screenings, and credential verification as applicable.
• Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Track recruiting metrics, monitor requisition progress, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.
• Partner with HR and department leadership to support ongoing staffing needs across multiple departments and locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Previous experience managing recruitment activities from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance preferred.
• Healthcare, medical office, or outpatient clinical recruiting experience is a plus.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), online job boards, and candidate sourcing platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong follow-up and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to attend local job fairs, career events, and community recruiting activities as needed; valid driver's license required.