Benchmark Senior Living (“Benchmark”) was founded in 1997 by Tom Grape, CEO, and is the largest provider of senior housing in New England. The Company, with its corporate offices located in Waltham, MA, offers a high level of services and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Benchmark is a leading service provider in several key areas including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short stay programs. With a choice of lifestyles and differing levels of care, the company can tailor its products and services and/or living arrangements to suit the needs of each resident.

Benchmark currently operates 64 communities in seven states.

The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external). This position must possess considerable skill in interviewing techniques, an excellent understanding of the company's organizational structure as well as an extensive knowledge of human resources policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment practices. In this role you will build strong relationships with your assigned communities/leaders, develop robust recruitment plans for frontline and leadership openings, deliver quality candidates to the hiring manager, and offer creative recruitment solutions for difficult to fill positions. This role reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager and will work a hybrid model, working remotely and traveling to our corporate office and assigned community locations as needed.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with hiring manager to determine staffing needs.
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry.
• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone, virtually or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings within an assigned region.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned region.
• Uses traditional and non-traditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, noncompete agreements).
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
• Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to balance customer needs with business goals in developing solutions
• Ability to drive creative new approaches
• Ability to interact with senior level management combined with strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of relevant state and federal employment laws
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding associate information

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree in business, human resources, organizational development or other relevant discipline
• 8 to 10 years’ experience working in human resources/associate relations
• Technical knowledge of HRIS and ATS systems