Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full Time, Onsite

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the organization’s hiring strategy by executing end-to-end recruitment processes that attract, assess, and secure qualified candidates in alignment with workforce needs, compensation structures, and organizational priorities. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role serves as an operational partner to hiring managers and People Resources leadership, translating approved requisitions and workforce plans into effective sourcing, selection, and hiring outcomes.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Execution & Full-Cycle Recruiting

Execute full-cycle recruitment for approved requisitions, including sourcing, screening.

Sourcing Strategy & Talent Pipeline Development

Source candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, referrals, outreach platforms, community partnerships, and recruitment events.

Hiring Manager Partnership & Interview Coordination

Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, interview expectations, and selection criteria within approved job architecture and hiring guidance.

Recruitment Systems, Documentation & Data Integrity

Maintain accurate and up-to-date requisition, candidate, and hiring records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Compliance, Equity & Quality Assurance

Ensure recruitment practices comply with EEO requirements, employment laws, and internal policies.

Collaboration, Continuous Improvement & Organizational Support

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to identify process improvements and workflow efficiencies.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related human resources function.
Experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit, or other regulated environments preferred, Equivalent experience will be considered.
Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid
Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.

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