About the Role
The Talent Acquisition Supervisor oversees full-cycle recruitment for assigned programs, ensuring efficient hiring of qualified candidates and providing guidance to the Talent Acquisition team. This role partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and support hiring decisions. The supervisor sources, screens, and interviews candidates, manages the ATS, ensures compliance, and builds talent pipelines. They also monitor recruitment metrics and improve processes and candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the full-cycle recruitment process to ensure timely, high-quality hiring.
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract diverse, qualified talent.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and provide recruitment guidance.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, networking, employee referrals, campus partnerships, and community outreach.
- Oversee job postings, applicant tracking, candidate records, and recruitment reporting.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and hiring trends to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement process enhancements.
- Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Talent Acquisition staff.
- Manage relationships with staffing agencies, recruitment vendors, educational institutions, and other external partners.
- Represent Rising Ground at recruitment events, job fairs, and community partnerships.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Participate in HR initiatives, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of recruiting experience, preferably in human services or the non-profit sector.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment and selection principles, including interviewing techniques and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Understanding of organizational structures, Human Resources policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, initiative, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated team-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
- Ability to develop, lead, and manage high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated capability to assume increased leadership responsibilities.
- Consideration may be given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership through project leadership, cross-functional initiatives, acting assignments, or other informal leadership opportunities.
Skills
- Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Sourcing
- Screening
- Interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Collaboration
- Team-building
- Leadership
Experience Level
- 3+ years of recruiting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
