Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
$55,253 - $67,122 a year
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full time
3 days ago

TITLE: Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Business

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Human Resources


GENERAL SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist will report to the Associate Director of Human Resources. This person is responsible for leading recruitment efforts while supporting a range of human resources functions across the organization. This dual-role position plays a critical part in ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience, aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals, and supporting a healthy, inclusive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in both people-focused and detail-oriented work, and who brings a proactive, solutions-driven approach to HR and talent development.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Promote a cooperative and respectful workplace culture by clearly communicating the mission of Phipps and the organization’s management philosophy to all staff throughout their employment.
  • Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate staffing needs and develop effective, customized recruitment strategies.
  • Ensure an inclusive, positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding, reflecting the values and culture of Phipps.
  • Maintain and enhance the applicant tracking system (ATS); monitor recruitment metrics and generate hiring activity reports as needed.
  • Represent the organization at job fairs, community events, and networking functions to promote Phipps as an employer of choice and develop diverse talent pipelines.
  • Keep the Associate Director of Human Resources informed of staffing issues, employee relations, and other relevant personnel matters.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal requirements.
  • Support HR initiatives, including performance management, employee recognition programs, engagement surveys, and professional development efforts.
  • Serve as a resource for employees by responding to inquiries related to policies, procedures, and benefits.
  • Assist with daily HR operations, including policy review and updates, compliance tracking, and employee relations support.
  • Contribute to organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as employee wellness and engagement programs.
  • Support the onboarding process by coordinating and conducting new hire orientations, ensuring a welcoming environment and timely fulfillment of equipment, uniforms, and supply needs.
  • Maintain regular contact with new hires during their initial 60 days and ensure timely completion of 60-day performance evaluations.
  • Assist with offboarding processes, ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures are completed prior to an employee’s departure.
  • Provide employees with required documentation related to FMLA, disability leave, and workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance and timely communication.
  • Oversee employee services and benefits programs, which may include training, wellness, employee assistance, recognition, and work-life initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED


  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal and visual communications skills.
  • Ability to communicate well with all levels of people in a friendly manner.
  • Knowledge of computers required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines and stress.
  • Ability to communicate enthusiastic support of Phipps' mission.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SENSORY DIMENSIONS


  • Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
  • Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing and visualizing.
  • Sensory requirement: Ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and volunteers in a friendly manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS


  • Ability to provide own transportation to perform principal responsibilities.
  • May require evening, weekend and holiday work if necessary.
  • Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the Conservatory or growing houses.

MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES (Education, Experience and Certification)


  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of four years of professional experience is required, including at least two years in talent acquisition/recruiting and an additional two years in general human resources functions.

Revisions, additions or deletions to this job description may be made at any point.

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