Company Description
Lifetime Assistance provides comprehensive services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and employes over 1600 in the Rochester, NY region. With over 80 sites throughout the region, the agency supports more than 1,200 individuals, promoting independence, dignity, and respect. Lifetime Assistance focuses on individualized services to help people supported reach their maximum potential and actively participate in the community.
Job Summary:
The Director of Talent Acquisition at Lifetime Assistance is responsible for developing and leading strategic recruitment efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all departments. This position will oversee the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires, ensuring alignment with Lifetime Assistance’s mission, values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The Director will lead a team of recruiters and work closely with leadership to identify workforce needs and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy to meet the organization’s current and future hiring needs.
- Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Create and manage a diverse candidate pipeline through effective sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, networking events, and partnerships with educational institutions.
- Build and maintain strong employer branding strategies to position Lifetime Assistance as an employer of choice.
- Lead and mentor the talent acquisition team, providing guidance and support in achieving recruitment goals.
- Analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent acquisition processes and make data-driven improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations in recruitment and hiring practices.
- Foster relationships with community partners and professional organizations to expand recruiting efforts.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment practices.
- Partner with HR and hiring managers to enhance the onboarding experience for new employees.
- Stay current on recruitment trends, labor market data, and innovative hiring practices to continuously improve recruitment strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, Masters Degree desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and talent acquisition best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace