Associate Director of Talent Acquisition
Rochester, NY
$65,000- $68,000
Why Starbridge
At Starbridge, we partner with people with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them to build communities where everyone belongs. We are For the Hope and the How: the hope that life can change for the better, and the know-how to make it happen.
If you’re passionate about people, building strong teams, and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you! At Starbridge, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity and enthusiasm to work that makes a difference, while growing your skills and advancing your career.
We’re seeking an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition to join our Organizational and Workforce Development team and help us attract and build a talented, mission-driven workforce.
What You'll Do
- Lead recruitment strategy and high-volume hiring efforts to meet Starbridge's workforce needs.
- Oversee the hiring process from requisition through offer, ensuring consistent, accessible, and compliant practices.
- Create a positive candidate experience through timely communication and a smooth transition from selection through onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources teams to strengthen hiring practices, remove barriers, and support workforce needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition and onboarding team.
- Monitor recruitment data and trends to identify opportunities and improve hiring outcomes.
- Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices are accurate, compliant, and audit ready.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, human services, or a related field required; commensurate experience considered.
- 3+ years of high-volume recruitment experience, preferably in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, or another mission-driven organization.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience recruiting Direct Support Professionals or other high-volume frontline positions.
- Strong knowledge of effective and lawful interviewing and hiring practices, with knowledge of applicable federal and New York State requirements.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems; JazzHR and ADP preferred. SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to accessible, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Generous paid time off that grows with your years of service.
- Employer-paid life insurance worth two times your salary.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Starbridge helping cover the cost.
- A retirement plan you can start right away, with a 4% Starbridge match after one year.
- Opportunities to lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen families and communities across New York State.
- A collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.