Talent Acquisition Consultant at New England Center for Children Inc – Southborough, Massachusetts

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Consultant plays a critical role in aligning recruitment efforts with NECC’s organizational hiring objectives. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle recruitment process, including proactive sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, and making strategic recommendations to ensure the selection of high-quality candidates.

The TA Consultant will partner closely with Director Talent Acquisition and organizational leaders to drive hiring initiatives that support both current and future workforce needs. In this role, the TA Consultant will design and implement innovative and inclusive recruitment strategies that strengthen NECC’s brand in the marketplace and proactively build diverse and qualified candidate pipelines.

Success in this role requires strong interviewing, organization and time management skills, a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, and a commitment to fostering a positive candidate experience.

Recruitment Responsibilities

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of business needs and how to align the best recruiting and hiring strategies to meet aggressive goals.
• Maintain an updated and organized recruitment dashboard to prioritize tasks, monitor progress, and ensure effective time management and organizational efficiency.
• Use multichannel outreach to engage with potential candidates using a variety of communication methods (phone, text, email, social media, etc.) to maximize candidate engagement.
• Leverage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track candidates, manage the recruitment dashboard and job postings to streamline the recruiting process.

Outreach and Sourcing Responsibilities

• Promote NECC’s employer brand by utilizing web-based advertising strategies to enhance NECC's visibility and attract top talent through online platforms.
• Represent NECC at various career fairs, local events and classroom information sessions as needed, to build talent pipelines and foster relationships with future candidates, both for employment and internships.
• Utilize a combination of conventional methods (e.g., job boards, referrals) and creative strategies (e.g., social media campaigns, joining communities) to identify and attract qualified candidates.

Time Management and Communication

• Effectively manage candidate communications and follow-up to ensure timely progression through the hiring process and minimize delays.
• Utilize the Onboarding Coordinator for all onboarding tasks

Teamwork

• Lead with a mindset of innovation, embracing change and transformation
• Help contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the Talent Acquisition team, exceeding monthly and annual goals.
• Identify business challenges and recommend actionable solutions using recruitment best practices
• Display a positive attitude and work collaboratively across the HR team and broader organization

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition/full cycle recruiting
• Commitment to service orientation; sense of urgency, follow-up, and responsiveness; high-level of personal integrity and confidentiality
• Must have a proven record and an in-depth understanding of workforce analytics and an ability to implement data-driven initiatives.
• Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate positivity and flexibility by responding professionally to changing situations
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued. We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community.