Breaking Ground (NYC Permanent Supportive Housing) · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition
Breaking Ground is an organization dedicated to providing supportive housing solutions to combat chronic homelessness. The Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition will manage recruitment operations, oversee a team of Recruiting Managers, and implement strategic initiatives to meet staffing needs while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Manage and coach Recruiting Managers to achieve department goals
Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and engagement
Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational objectives
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles and future workforce needs
Expand opportunities for career fairs
Enhance employer branding and candidate experience across all touchpoints to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms
Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and/or operations, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding ensuring timely, high-quality hiring across departments
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and policy improvement
Assist in the improvement of recruitment workflows, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction
Utilize data and analytics to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, and improve processes
Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand staffing requirements
Act as a liaison between Talent Acquisition and other departments and agencies to ensure alignment and efficiency
Track expenditures
Prepare and present reports on recruitment performance and strategic initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of recruitment, best practices, sourcing techniques, and labor market trends
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of progressive recruitment experience, including 2 years in a management role
Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment plans
Ability to build trust-based partnerships across diverse constituencies
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
Strong leadership and team management skills
Exemplary detail orientation
Ability to operate independently when planning and implementing strategy, setting priorities for staff and leading change
High degree of initiative and judgment in applying broad guidelines
Proficiency in data analysis and ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
Strong acumen in recruitment technologies
Ability to work on multiple, competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Preferred
Expertise with HRIS systems – Dayforce strongly preferred, and the ability to learn new programs are required
Company
Breaking Ground (NYC Permanent Supportive Housing)
Breaking Ground’s success in ending homelessness is built on a housing model that serves individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Funding
Current Stage
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