Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location
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Dover Health HQ (St. Louis, MO)

Position Type
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Full-time

Reports To
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Talent Acquisition Manager

About Dover Health
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Dover Health is a part of The Dover Companies, a vertically integrated healthcare organization established in 2007, which also includes Cedarhurst Senior Living, Dover Development, Brahms Construction, Dover Capital, and Medicine Express. Focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services to seniors, Dover Health aims to bridge the gap between traditional medical care and the evolving needs of aging populations through services such as home health, hospice care, private duty services, and primary care.

Aligned with the mission of The Dover Companies, Dover Health is committed to creating an environment where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest. Dover Health is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by delivering patient-centered care that allows them to remain in their own homes with dignity and comfort.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS), reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager, plays a key role in improving the hiring and onboarding processes by managing training sessions, developing training materials, and implementing initiatives to streamline onboarding. They collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, assist in creating and updating job descriptions, and develop strategies for sourcing hard-to-fill roles. The TAS proactively builds and maintains a pipeline of candidates, conducts phone screenings and interviews, and supports recruitment planning.

They also help track key recruitment metrics, optimize expenses, and work with leadership to attract top talent and enhance the employer brand.

• Support in the maintenance and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring access controls, permissions, and training materials are up to date. Provide troubleshooting support for ATS users and evaluate system functionality to suggest improvements based on user feedback and recruitment needs.
• Create, publish, and manage job postings across various platforms (including Indeed and Linked In), ensuring they are optimized to attract qualified talent and reach potential candidates.
• Assist in the organization and participation of job fairs, recruitment events, and outreach activities to attract talent.
• Ensure a seamless and positive experience for candidates from initial outreach to onboarding; collaborate with hiring managers to provide a welcoming experience, and check in with newly hired employees to gather feedback and ensure they feel supported during their integration into the company.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager and leaders to identify current and future staffing needs, develop strategies to recruit for hard to fill positions, and implement initiatives to enhance our employer brand and attract top talent.
• Assist in recruitment planning and interviewing processes, including helping with offer letters and onboarding.
• Support the creation and management of recruitment reports, tracking key metrics such as time to fill, cost per hire, and source of hire, using tools such as Excel, Business Intelligence tools, and ATS reporting features, while analyzing data to provide insights and guide process improvements.
• Assist with managing recruitment expenses to ensure adherence to the budget, while recommending cost-effective strategies and optimizing spending on job boards, advertising and other recruitment channels.
• Manage the development and delivery of Talent Acquisition training sessions, training materials, and help implement new initiatives to streamline onboarding and improve the hiring process.
• Collaborate on developing strategies aimed at improving employee retention, focusing on engagement, satisfaction, and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with hiring managers to fully understand their staffing needs and proactively respond with tailored recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source candidates using various platforms (Linked In, job boards, social media, and networking events) to build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, utilizing platforms such as Linked In Recruiter, niche job boards, and industry-specific networks.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for the organization.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create and promote employer branding initiatives, such as creating content for social media, developing employee testimonials, and supporting marketing campaigns that highlight the company's culture, values, and employee experience to attract top talent.
• Assist in ensuring the recruitment process adheres to relevant laws and regulations, including equal…