Talent Acquisition Partner - St. Joseph Center

Background

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities.  The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs.  The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.  St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Brief Description of Principal Activities

Multifaceted intervention, prevention, and education services are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles.  St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.

About the Role

At St. Joseph Center, the Talent Acquisition Partner plays a pivotal role as part of the People & Culture team in driving our mission by ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent who embody our values and who deeply resonate with our mission. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will design and execute strategic recruitment initiatives that align with the organization’s goals while fostering a positive and inclusive candidate experience.

With a focus on employer branding, sourcing diverse talent pipelines, and enhancing recruiting processes, this role combines creativity and rigor to meet the growing needs of St. Joseph Center. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers, helping them identify top talent while strengthening the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.

What You’ll Do

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, including job posting, sourcing, screening, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop tailored recruiting strategies and align candidate profiles with organizational needs.
• Ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process.

Strategic Sourcing and Talent Pipelines

• Develop and maintain diverse talent pipelines by leveraging creative sourcing techniques (e.g., networking, LinkedIn, social media, industry events, colleges/ universities).
• Cultivate relationships with passive candidates and build long-term connections to anticipate future talent needs.
• Stay informed about market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to guide sourcing strategies.

Employer Branding

• Enhance St. Joseph Center’s employer brand by crafting compelling job descriptions and recruitment materials.
• Promote the organization’s mission and values through targeted social media campaigns, partnerships, and external events.
• Develop and maintain the organization’s career site, ensuring it reflects the mission, values, and culture of St. Joseph Center, (e.g. incorporate success stories, workplace highlights, and engaging content) to attract top talent.

Process Improvement

• Maximize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline workflows, track recruitment metrics, and improve efficiency.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends and refine strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with the Senior Director, People + Culture, to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Partnership and Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on candidate selection, interview techniques, and DEI best practices.
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects within the People + Culture team to enhance organizational outcomes.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices that reflect the communities we serve.

Who You Are

• Relationship-Builder: You excel at cultivating meaningful connections with candidates, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinker: You leverage data, market insights, and creativity to inform recruitment strategies and solve complex challenges.
• Innovative: You stay ahead of recruiting trends and embrace new tools and approaches to find and attract top talent.
• Mission-Driven: You are deeply committed to justice, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Detail-Oriented: You manage multiple priorities with precision, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• 3+ years of recruitment experience, including full-cycle recruitment and employer branding.
• Demonstrated expertise in building diverse talent pipelines and sourcing passive candidates.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and social media platforms for recruiting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and inclusive hiring practices.

Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available.

   Status: Full time/Exempt

Scope: Individual Contributor
Focus: Employee Relations, Lifecycle Management, and Organizational Effectiveness
Reports to: Senior Director, People + Culture
Compensation: $70,000

At St. Joseph Center, pay ranges are set using the best available market data for the job at the required location. To determine salary for a candidate, we consider the candidate's skills and capabilities for the job compared with expectations for the position.

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

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