Willow Valley Communities is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to be responsible for executing full cycle recruiting activities to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates in support of organizational workforce needs. This role partners closely with hiring managers to deliver a positive candidate experience while ensuring timely, compliant, and effective hiring outcomes. As part of the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (COE), the Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in building talent pipelines, supporting employer branding efforts, and strengthening the organization’s presence in the local community.
Opportunities with WVC:
Excellent benefits package with competitive premiums that includes medical, dental and vision
Generous PTO package
Career growth opportunities
Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement
Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools
Weekly Pay
TM Events and Recognition
Plus many more
Wage:
$28/hour+
Responsibilities:
Manage full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, timelines, and candidate expectations.
Ensure recruiting activities align with established processes, services standards, and compliance requirements.
Deliver a professional, engaging and respectful candidate experience at all stages of the hiring process.
Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates regarding next steps and hiring decisions.
Ensure accurate documentation and updates in the applicant tracking system.
Support employer brand efforts by sharing job opportunities and culture-related content through social media and community channels.
Partner with Manager of Talent Acquisition on recruitment marketing initiatives.
Represent the organization professionally at recruiting events and in candidate interactions.
Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, community connections, and networking.
Support the development of talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
Participate in career fairs, recruitment events, and community outreach activities as assigned.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and People and Performance to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.
Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and pre-hire documentation.
Work closely with the Manager of Talent Acquisition, Recruiters, and HR partners to align recruiting efforts and workforce priorities.
Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate and timely records in ATS and related systems.
Support audit and reporting needs related to hiring activities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A) or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
Bilingual in Spanish/English is strongly preferred
2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Business Administration or related field.
2+ years of progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
