Senior Talent & Recruitment Specialist

Senior Talent & Recruitment Specialist

People & Culture – Talent Acquisition

Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager

Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

ABOUT NATIONAL CORE

National CORE is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit affordable housing operators and is committed to transforming lives and communities by providing high-quality, safe, and affordable housing. We deliver Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity and Empowerment to thousands of children, families, and seniors each year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Talent & Recruitment Specialist supports the Talent Acquisition team by managing the operational, administrative, and compliance functions that enable an efficient and positive hiring experience. This position oversees scheduling coordination, recruitment workflow administration, candidate communication, documentation accuracy, and pre-employment processing across both exempt and non-exempt roles.

This role ensures that recruitment activities are executed in alignment with policy, legal requirements, and hiring standards. The Senior Talent & Recruitment Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System, coordinating candidate interviews, supporting hiring events, and partnering with Talent Partners and hiring leaders to ensure timely movement through the recruitment process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Process Coordination

• Coordinate interviews (virtual, phone, and in-person), including schedule alignment across multiple teams and departments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during early stages of recruitment.
• Draft, proofread, and post job descriptions on internal and external platforms.
• Support candidate sourcing efforts through resume reviews and job posting optimization.

ATS Administration & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records and workflow updates in the ATS (Paycom preferred).
• Generate recruitment activity reports as requested by Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Initiate and track background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment screenings.

Compliance Support

• Ensure hiring practices comply with state and federal guidelines, including EEO, FCRA, ADA, and California employment regulations.
• Protect confidential applicant information and maintain secure recordkeeping.

Candidate Experience & Hiring Manager Support

• Provide clear communication to candidates regarding the hiring process, timelines, and onboarding next steps.
• Support hiring managers with interview documentation, candidate packet preparation, and process guidance.
• Facilitate new hire paperwork and onboarding coordination in partnership with HR teams.

Recruitment Events & Project Participation

• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and scheduling logistics for hiring initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement efforts to streamline recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition support, recruiting coordination, or HR operations.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and digital recruitment tools (Paycom preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service approach when interacting with candidates and hiring teams.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, housing, real estate, social services, or operations-based industries.
• Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, FCRA, and California employment compliance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular, punctual attendance required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use office technology for extended periods.
• Occasional travel for recruitment events or hiring initiatives.

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt