Talent Acquisition Specialist
New Haven, CT | In-Office Role |$27-35/hour DOE
Mission-Driven Nonprofit Organization
We’re partnering with a highly respected, nationally recognized nonprofit organization that is looking to add a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful work.
This person will play a key role in full-cycle recruitment for corporate/network support functions, partnering closely with leadership to attract, engage, and hire high-impact talent.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer stage
- Conduct candidate screenings and interviews
- Partner with hiring managers on hiring strategy and candidate selection
- Build strong pipelines using LinkedIn, referrals, Handshake, and other sourcing tools
- Support interview coordination, debriefs, and hiring decisions
- Maintain ATS data integrity and recruitment reporting
- Help improve recruitment processes and candidate experience
What They’re Looking For:
- 3-7+ years of recruiting and/or HR experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong sourcing and relationship-building skills
- ATS experience and strong organizational abilities
- Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset
- Passion for mission-driven work is a huge plus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Opportunity to join a stable, mission-focused organization with strong leadership
- High visibility role with partnership across multiple departments
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, PTO, and paid family leave
- Meaningful work supporting educational access and community impact