Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Status: Non-exempt

Work Hours: Mon–Fri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays.

Reports To: Director of Recruitment and Training

Location: Onsite in Orchard Park, NY (a hybrid schedule may become available with job tenure and performance)

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist Level 1 supports the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process by coordinating interviews, facilitating candidate movement, and ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This role executes established recruiting processes, including sourcing support, initial candidate screening, and pipeline management, while maintaining accurate records within the HRIS and applicant tracking systems. This role also supports onboarding activities such as new hire documentation, I-9 verification, and system access setup to ensure a smooth transition into the organization. Through consistent communication, attention to detail, and adherence to compliance standards, this role contributes to an efficient, organized, and candidate-focused hiring process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Hiring Manager Partnership

Schedules and coordinates interviews in alignment with hiring manager availability
Communicates status updates to hiring managers using established processes
Gathers basic intake information using standardized templates

Sourcing and Talent Pipelines

Supports sourcing efforts through job postings, resume searches, and candidate outreach templates
Maintains candidate records and updates pipeline activity in the system

Candidate Assessment and Selection

Conducts initial candidate screenings using defined criteria
Coordinates interviews and gathers structured feedback
Ensures candidates move through the process in a timely manner
Conducts credentialing process, if applicable

Recruitment Operations and Analytics

Follow established recruitment and onboarding procedures to maintain compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations while delivering a positive candidate experience.
Initiate and track onboarding activities within the HRIS, including completion of new hire documentation, I-9 verification, and coordination of pre-employment requirements.
Accurately enter and maintain candidate and new hire data; submit and track account requests and system access to ensure new hires are set up for success on day one.

Employer Brand and Talent Engagement

Supports candidate communication and ensures a positive experience throughout the hiring process
Assists with job postings and basic employer branding activities, including hiring event attendance
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree
1-2 years of HR recruitment experience
Demonstrated proficiency with an HRIS or ATS and Microsoft products
Excellent customer service skills

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Position also requires the use of computer technology/equipment.

Position requires the ability to receive information in person and over the telephone.

Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately.

Background Check or Licensing Requirements

This position requires a background check.

Salary

$55,000 - 60,000 per year ($26.44 - 28.85 per hour).

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruiting Onboarding Employee Relations Human Resources Interviewing

Education
Preferred
Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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