Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Reports to: Managing Director of Human Resources

Supervises: recruitment team

FLSA: Exempt

Salary:$120,000 -$130,000

Date: October 31, 2025

EEOC: Mid-Level Officials & Managers

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting that enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for developing the recruitment efforts and strategies to attract, recruit and retain talent. This role will manage the recruitment team, oversee the full recruitment lifecycle and will be responsible for a high-level portfolio of positions.

Please Note: This is a full-time position (4) days a week on-site, (1) day a week working from home.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Assist in annual forecasting of hiring needs based on workforce planning.
• Oversee candidate flow with the recruitment staff including background, references and education checks; report weekly and monthly.
• Maintain active vacancy report in collaboration with the budget team.
• Actively participate and update in weekly and bi-monthly onboarding activities.
• Lead, with the Managing Director, Human Resources, in staff projects including retention initiatives, onboarding and ad hoc projects that align with the role.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Use multiple sourcing channels — job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and headhunting.
• Optimize the recruitment process for efficiency and candidate experience.

• Lead, mentor, and manage recruiters and dotted line, HR coordinator.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance, follow through and projects are being performed in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to promote the company as an employer of choice.
• Manage employer branding campaigns and employee value proposition (EVP).

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR analytics
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Familiarity with labor laws and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives
• Experience working with position controls and workforce planning a plus

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relative experience
• Experience:
  
  7+ years in recruitment or HR, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift or push up to 10 pounds at a time.
• Travel within our sites, as needed.

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees' qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week)