What We Do
With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
Strategies We Pursue
- Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities.
- Invest in businesses, housing and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities.
- Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places.
- Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together.
- Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being.
Since 1979, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $29.7 billion in businesses, affordable housing, health, educational mobility, community and recreational facilities, public safety, employment, and other projects that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from East coast to West coast in 38 markets with offices extending from Buffalo to San Francisco and in 2,400 rural counties across 49 states and Puerto Rico. Visit us at www.lisc.org
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a pivotal member of the People & Culture team, entrusted with the task of sourcing and securing top-tier talent for the organization. This position involves close collaboration with hiring managers to devise effective recruitment strategies, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring journey. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is instrumental in identifying and attracting skilled individuals who resonate with the company's mission and vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with hiring managers to discern staffing requirements and craft strategic recruitment plans.
- Innovate and implement diverse sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
- Use various channels such as job boards, social media, and professional networks to identify potential candidates.
- Cultivate and manage a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
- Evaluate resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Facilitate scheduling of interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Offer guidance to hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and evaluation criteria.
- Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain transparent communication with candidates, providing feedback as necessary.
- Contribute to nurturing and promoting the organization's employer brand.
- Represent the organization at recruitment events and industry gatherings.
- Foster close collaboration with HR colleagues, hiring managers, and stakeholders to align on recruitment objectives.
- Provide insights to hiring managers on market dynamics and competitive intelligence.
- Stay abreast of relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure recruitment practices adhere to legal and ethical standards.
- Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and generate recruitment reports regularly.
- Identify opportunities to refine recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in talent acquisition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing all phases full-cycle recruitment experience.
- Non-profit experience in community development or human services environment is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated experience in high volume recruiting with knowledge of candidate sourcing and building a pipeline.
- Strong time-management skills. Proactive with the ability to take initiative.
- Strong relationship management and the ability to build relationships.
- Knowledge of HRIS including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft applications.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and follow up skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Compensation:
LISC offers a competitive salary ($69,300 - $86,600 salary commensurate with experience and location) and excellent fringe benefits.
Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.
LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE
