Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."
Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team.This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
- Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
- Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
- Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
- Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
- Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
- Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
- Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
- Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
- Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
- Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
- Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software , Paycom preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations