Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Details Level: Management

Job Location:

MAIN OFFICE - TORRINGTON, CT 06790

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Exempt)

The Arc of Litchfield County (LARC)

Torrington, Connecticut

At The Arc of Litchfield County (LARC), we believe exceptional people create exceptional outcomes. Every employee who joins our organization has the opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them live meaningful, self-directed lives within their communities.

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our organization-wide recruitment and talent acquisition efforts. This is more than a recruiting role—it is an opportunity to influence the future of our workforce, strengthen our employer brand, and partner with leaders across the agency to attract and retain exceptional talent.

If you enjoy building relationships, developing innovative recruiting strategies, connecting with your community, and helping organizations grow through great people, we'd love to meet you.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as LARC's strategic recruitment partner and is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization's talent acquisition strategy.

Working independently and collaboratively with agency leadership, this position leads all aspects of recruitment, workforce planning support, employer branding, candidate engagement, and community partnerships to ensure LARC attracts and hires exceptional employees who align with our mission and values.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist exercises independent judgment in developing recruiting strategies, identifying talent pipelines, advising hiring managers, evaluating recruitment outcomes, and recommending improvements that support organizational goals.

• Lead the agency's full-cycle recruitment strategy for all positions across the organization.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates in a competitive labor market.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Analyze workforce trends and recruitment challenges to recommend effective hiring strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, candidate quality, and hiring outcomes.
• Partner with department leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop recruiting plans.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from workforce planning through onboarding.
• Develop compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns.
• Source candidates through networking, referrals, community outreach, social media, colleges, workforce organizations, and professional associations.
• Conduct candidate assessments and behavioral phone interviews.
• Present qualified candidates and provide hiring recommendations to managers.
• Extend employment offers and coordinate pre-employment activities.
• Maintain an exceptional candidate experience throughout every stage of recruitment.

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers by:

• Consulting on recruiting strategies.
• Assisting with workforce planning.
• Advising on interviewing best practices.
• Coaching managers on behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Recommending candidate selection strategies.
• Identifying market trends affecting recruitment.

Partner with leadership to continually improve hiring effectiveness across the organization.

Develop and strengthen LARC's reputation as an employer of choice by:

• Creating recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Managing employment-related social media initiatives.
• Representing LARC at career fairs, community events, colleges, universities, workforce agencies, and networking events.
• Building partnerships with educational institutions, veterans' organizations, community organizations, and workforce development programs.
• Developing innovative community outreach strategies that expand LARC's recruiting reach.