[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Specialist @Connections Health Solutions

Role Description

We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building relationships, contributes to a fun and engaging team culture, and is excited to help build new teams from the ground up.

The Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide proactive high volume full-lifecycle recruitment and strategic sourcing for the company. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, highly organized, and energized by growth and change.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand business needs, role requirements, timelines, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build diverse and qualified candidate pipelines.
• Conduct phone screens and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring teams and ensure timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Guide hiring leaders through the interview and selection process while ensuring consistency and compliance with hiring practices.
• Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with HR and Compensation as applicable.
• Maintain recruitment activity, candidate records, and requisition updates within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Utilize multiple sourcing methods including job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, career fairs, and community partnerships.
• Promote the organization’s employer brand through candidate engagement and recruiting outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.

• Deliver a positive, responsive, and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain strong communication with candidates and hiring leaders regarding status updates and timelines.
• Serve as a trusted recruitment partner and advisor to operational leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Support onboarding and pre-employment processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational hiring practices.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and recruitment workflow optimization.
• Participate in special projects and workforce planning initiatives as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This is a fully remote position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years’ experience in recruiting/staffing.
• At least 2 years’ experience recruiting in behavioral health or healthcare.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with high volume recruitment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Requirements

• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan.

Company Description

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises.

Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.