Talent Acquisition Manager at Caritas Family Solutions – Belleville, Illinois

CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS

At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a highly organized professional with strong communication skills to serve as the Talent Acquisition Manager. This role is perfect for experienced HR Managers who are highly motivated by helping others and love being part of a great team. If providing support for AMAZING people sounds wonderful to you, please apply today!!!

At Caritas, we know we’re competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees:

· 403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match)

· Generous Paid Time Off

· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

· 12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays

· Telehealth Services

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Health Saving Account

· Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

· Tuition Assistance Program

· Real Work/Life Balance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Talent Acquisition Manager

Human Resources

Status: EXEMPT (salaried) Full-time

Hours worked (typical): 40

Remote Work: Allowed (work arrangement can change depending on performance and/or needs of Caritas).

EEO Classification: Professionals

Job Tasks Typically: Structured - specific tasks will be assigned to the worker and monitored where the worker will be expected to follow prescribed plans.

Description of Typical Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, hours may vary (Hours set based on necessity of department or office.)

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Talent Acquisition Manager is a strategic partner responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying staffing needs and sourcing candidates to managing onboarding and supporting retention efforts. This role ensures the organization attracts diverse, high-caliber talent essential for advancing our mission and building brighter futures for the communities we serve. This role goes beyond immediate hiring to focus on long-term workforce planning and employer branding within the social services sector.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the end-to-end Talent Management program (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Talent Deployment, and Talent Retention)
• Develop a robust candidate pipeline while building and maintaining a strong referral network.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand current and future work demands and develop appropriate strategies to ensure a sufficient candidate supply.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate the entire interview process with hiring panels.
• Manage pre-employment requirements, such as background checks and reference verification, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage job postings and provide qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Manage social media recruitment efforts.
• Manage potential passive candidates and maintain relationships to build future pipeline of candidates.
• Attend career events - colleges, industry, government venues, etc. to build external employer brand.
• Conduct full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection of candidate and conducting reference checks.
• Oversight of intern recruitment efforts and program development.
• Develop and maintain vendor, subcontractor, and competitor relationships for recruiting efforts.
• Utilize labor market and current industry trends in developing recruiting strategies.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover trends, candidate quality) to measure effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure all recruitment practices adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and internal equity standards.
• Function as an agency ambassador, promoting the organization's unique culture, mission, vision, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.
• Ensure a positive, transparent, and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process.
• Enhance and manage a comprehensive onboarding program to ensure new hires feel welcomed and smoothly integrated into the organization's culture and processes.

DIRECT REPORTS: People Operations Coordinator

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Degree/Field Required: Bachelor's degree in any related field (Related fields will be considered.)

Degree/Field Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or Public Administration (Related fields will be considered.)