Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Buffalo, NY (In-Person Only)

Allwel (formerly New Frontiers in TBI) is a mission-driven licensed home care and behavioral health agency serving individuals with traumatic brain injuries, chronic conditions, dementia, and other disabilities across New York State. We believe home care is done best as a partnership, between our staff, the people we serve, and their families, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who feels the same way.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in our Buffalo office, supporting hiring across all Allwel locations in New York State.

• Associate’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 2–3+ years of recruitment or HR experience, ideally in healthcare, home care, or behavioral health; high-volume or NYC recruiting strongly preferred.
• Comfort using HRIS/ATS and job boards.
• Strong people skills, organization, and follow-through; you enjoy juggling multiple requisitions and keeping candidates informed.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset that fits our culture: respectful, fun, friendly, and highly productive.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be the face and engine of Allwel’s hiring efforts:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for home care, behavioral health, administrative, and clinical roles across New York State.
• Post and promote jobs via our website, job boards, schools, community partners, job fairs, and hiring events, and proactively source great candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens and interviews; coordinate interviews with hiring managers; maintain candidate pipelines and simple recruiting metrics.
• Coordinate pre-hire background checks and clearances (CHRC, Justice Center, exclusion lists, OCFS) and verify required credentials and medical documentation in line with DOH/OMH requirements.
• Prepare offers and pre-hire communications; collect I-9s, tax forms, direct deposit information, and credentials; enter new hires into HR, payroll, and scheduling systems.
• Plan and facilitate new hire orientation (in-person and virtual), ensure paperwork is complete, and support early retention check-ins.
• Partner closely with HR, Compliance, Scheduling, Payroll, and IT to make onboarding smooth and welcoming.
• Represent Allwel at job fairs and community events and contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about high-touch recruiting, building relationships, and making a real impact on both candidates and the people we serve.

This role is based on-site in our Buffalo, NY office and works in a professional office environment. The position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and involves frequent interaction with staff, applicants, and community partners.

This is primarily a sedentary role; the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods,
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and other office equipment,
• Communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via email.

The role may occasionally require:

• Standing, walking, or moving around the office,
• Lifting or carrying files, laptop, or materials up to approximately 20 pounds,
• Occasional local travel for job fairs, meetings, or events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Allwel offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Eligible employees working 30+ hours per week can enroll in benefits beginning the 1st of the month following 60 days of hire.

Highlights include:

• Medical Insurance Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, plus voluntary life options for you and your dependents.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability options
• Additional Voluntary Benefits, including accident insurance and Legal Shield/IDShield for legal and identity protection.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care) and a…