Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team.This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
• Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
• Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
• Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
• Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
• Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
• Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
• Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
• Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
• Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
• Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
• Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
• Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
• Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software , Paycom preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
• Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Office or hybrid work environment
• Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations

Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.

Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.