Talent Acquisition Associate

October 22, 2026
New York City, NY, US
$75,000 – $80,000/yr
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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Reports: Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations

Location: CFH Midtown East Office-NYC

Status: Full-Time; Exempt Staff

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary Range: 75k-80k Annually (Comprehensive Medical/Dental Benefits Offered)

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Associate is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding efforts across Care For the Homeless. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard high-quality talent while supporting employee retention initiatives. The position plays a key role in advancing the organization's mission of delivering healthcare, supportive services, and housing solutions to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout New York City.

Key Duties

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for assigned positions across the organization.
  • Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Conduct reference and background checks; and make hiring recommendations.
  • Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment onboarding requirements for each new hire.
  • Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and successful integration of new employees.
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, networking, community outreach, career fairs, and strategic partnerships.
  • Manage candidate activity within the ATS and external recruitment platforms.
  • Coordinate internal transfers and promotions.
  • Collaborate with the Credentialing Specialist to ensure clinical hires complete credentialing requirements prior to start date.
  • Participate in HR and departmental meetings to provide recruitment updates.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Familiarize and visit program sites throughout NYC to support recruitment efforts and understand operational needs.
  • Prepare recruitment reports and maintain regular communication with HR leadership.
  • Travel up to 25% as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within social services, nonprofit, healthcare, or community-based organizations.
  • Experience recruiting for clinical and healthcare positions (e.g., Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other patient-facing roles) is strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Knowledge of employment laws, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree Preferred.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership.
  • Experience supporting recruitment efforts in mission-driven, nonprofit, or healthcare settings is a plus.