Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment

Description:
Avesta Housing is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our team. This role is key to our success and involves building relationships with potential job candidates, recruiting for open roles, and creating a positive and engaging recruitment and hiring experience for prospective and new hires.
About Avesta Housing
Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.
What it's Like to Work Here
Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.
What We're Looking For
The person who is ready for this opportunity will be an experienced and proactive professional with 5 or more years' experience in talent acquisition, who is passionate about sourcing top talent and delivering an exceptional experience for everyone involved. They will possess the following characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task and handle day-to-day projects with grace
• Well-organized, with an eye for detail
• Warm, welcoming personality
• High degree of initiative, independence and tenacity
• Knowledge of HR tools and and applicant tracking systems for employee recruitment and hiring
• Able to identify and prioritize actions toward a goal
• Adaptable and flexible
• Effective verbal and written communications skills to a variety of audiences

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills; able to communicate proficiently in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment software (e.g., Paylocity, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, diplomacy, listening, and problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to creatively source, recruit, and onboard qualified candidates.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and best practices in effective talent acquisition and building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work culture.

Click HERE to view the full HR Specialist job description.
This a full-time salaried position. Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000.
Work Location
While the HR Specialist's work can be done partly from home, the person in this role is expected to work at our main office, located at 307 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine, and from other Avesta locations in greater Portland at least 2 days per week and as needed.
Benefits
We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employee referral program
• 13 paid holidays
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision plans for employees
• Professional development assistance
• Free mental health and wellness services
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment

Ready to Apply?
If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application. A resume and cover letter that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role are required.
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