Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Build Tomorrow's Caregiving Team Today

Salary: $22 - $27/hour (based on experience)
Location: Buffalo, NY & Niagara, NY
Schedule: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

AccordCare and our family of brands is a premier in-home personal care company providing services to people of all ages and levels of need. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and AccordCare only hires the best! AccordCare is an employee-friendly company. We focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family, and through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our clients with a fresh perspective on successful aging.

Join our mission to connect compassionate caregivers with those who need them most.

About This Opportunity

At Health Force WNY, we don't just provide in-home care-we create life-changing connections. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be the architect of our most valuable asset: our people. Every hire you make directly impacts families across Buffalo who depend on compassionate, skilled caregivers.

Your Mission: Find extraordinary people who share our commitment to helping others live with dignity and independence.

What You'll Do

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) will facilitate effective staffing for the Health Force WNY Buffalo and Niagara, NY offices. The TAS will convey the company culture to new hires, implement recognitions programs, develop communication tools and become the main point of contact with their recruits and local staff. The TAS will assess the company's staffing needs and recruit talented individuals to fill these needs. The TAS will work in conjunction with branch leadership and recruiting, to ensure appropriate staffing levels. The TAS will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, onboarding new employees, and supporting the ongoing personnel/employment regulatory compliance requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Talent Attraction & Sourcing

• Build a robust pipeline through creative sourcing strategies and community partnerships
• Represent Health Force WNY at job fairs, career events, and professional networking opportunities
• Develop innovative recruiting campaigns that attract top-tier healthcare professionals

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management

• Guide candidates through our seamless hiring process from application to first day
• Conduct engaging interviews that assess both skills and cultural alignment
• Manage the full pre-employment process ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time

Culture Ambassador

• Showcase why Health Force WNY is Buffalo's premier healthcare employer
• Create positive candidate experiences that reflect our values of compassion and excellence
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain our reputation as an employer of choice

Compliance & Excellence

• Maintain meticulous records to ensure regulatory readiness
• Partner with HR and leadership to optimize hiring processes and achieve staffing goals

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Proven recruiting experience with demonstrable success in healthcare or service industries
• Advanced interviewing skills with ability to assess both technical competence and cultural fit
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities and recruiting events
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal formats
• Technical proficiency with ATS systems, MS Office Suite, and recruiting platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recruiting experience, ideally in healthcare, home care, or home health. Experience recruiting licensed and non-licensed clinical staff strongly preferred.
• Experience with reference checks, credentialing processes, and compliance requirements
• Background in healthcare recruiting or human services
• Event planning and community outreach experience

Personal Qualities

• Collaborative mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Results-driven approach with attention to detail
• Passion for helping others and building meaningful careers
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, growing environment

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with frequent travel to branch locations along with other local locations for recruitment events and new hire orientations. Expect extensive computer use, regular phone and virtual meetings, and occasional light lifting.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program

Ready to Shape the Future of Care in Buffalo?

Join a team where your talent acquisition expertise directly translates to better care for our community. At Health Force WNY, you're not just filling positions-you're building careers and changing lives.