Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Associate partners with the Recruiting and Training teams to complete the Talent Acquisition process for all new hires. The talent acquisition associate creates a positive and comfortable candidate experience by supporting all administrative tasks that are a part of the process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Associate will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Delivers a positive, consistent candidate experience through all Talent Acquisition touch points to implement the company's Talent Acquisition Strategy and enhance the company's Employer Brand.
- Takes ownership of onboarding processes and serves as the liaison between the recruiters and candidates.
- Works with the recruiting team to ensure that the target number of candidates are processed within the prescribed timeframe to meet the needs of the programs.
- Explains the onboarding process to each candidate and provides support to ensure understanding of expectations.
- Coordinates and schedules New Hire Orientation session with training team. Communicates orientation and training expectations will all new hires during the onboarding process.
- Reviews and approves all onboarding documentation including agency forms, acknowledgements, state documents, licenses, education, and certifications.
- Contacts candidate’s former employer(s) to verify professional references; verifies character references when appropriate.
- Registers and schedules candidates for external compliance appointments such as fingerprinting.
- Completes employer portion of I-9 Form and verifies proof of identity and employment authorization using E -Verify.
- Processes SCR (State Central Registry), SEL (Staff Exclusion List) and Medicare Exclusion background checks.
- Completes and submits ADAPT Driver’s License Verification Form and Fingerprint Packet to Human Resources Administration for applicable candidates.
- Checks internal and external compliance reporting systems to obtain candidate status as it relates to clearance.
- Performs routine check ins with new hires to ensure active engagement in the onboarding process.
- Maintains ongoing communication with Hiring Managers to provide candidate status updates and discuss changes to contingent offers when applicable.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains professionalism and positivity throughout the onboarding process.
- Maintains electronic repository of completed new hire files prior to handoff with Human Resources.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development trainings.
- Seeks out opportunities to improve process efficiencies.
- Assists with training fellow Talent Acquisition Associates.
- Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of Human Resources, Workforce Development, or related experience preferred
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems is preferred. Paylocity experience is a HUGE plus!
- Experience processing I-9's, E-Verify, and background checks is preferred.
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. This is a hybrid opportunity. During training, you will be asked to work in-person full-time. Then must commit to 2 or 3 days/week in-person in our downtown Manhattan office.
COMPENSATION: $50,000 Annually + Industry Leading Benefits!
At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
