Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in building and scaling ANNA’s workforce to meet the growing demand for high-quality autism care. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this individual will own the full recruitment process for Behavior Therapists and Senior Behavior Therapists, driving high-volume hiring to ensure each center is staffed with qualified, mission-aligned professionals.

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and processing offers. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across new and existing markets, and streamline hiring processes that enable ANNA to grow efficiently while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality and experience.

As ANNA expands nationally and opens new locations, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in ensuring our growing centers have the talent they need to deliver high-quality, neuroaffirming autism care.

This is an opportunity to help build a modern, neuroaffirming autism services organization by connecting passionate, talented individuals with meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of young children and their families.

What You’ll Do

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for Behavior Therapists and Senior Behavior Therapists, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews, processing offers, and supporting candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Manage a high volume of open roles across ANNA’s centers, prioritizing hiring needs based on staffing requirements and business priorities.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, candidate qualifications, and hiring timelines.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a smooth and timely recruitment process.

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Review incoming applications and proactively source candidates through job boards, referrals, and other channels as needed to meet hiring goals.
• Maintain an active candidate pipeline to support ongoing hiring needs and upcoming clinic openings.
• Identify opportunities to attract qualified candidates for Behavior Therapist and Senior Behavior Therapist roles through targeted outreach and recruitment channels.
• Keep candidate records organized in Ashby and follow up with applicants promptly to maintain engagement throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring Manager Collaboration

• Work closely with Clinical Directors and other hiring managers to coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and move candidates through the hiring process efficiently.
• Provide hiring managers with regular updates on recruitment progress, candidate pipelines, and outstanding hiring needs.
• Coordinate interview schedules and ensure timely feedback and follow-up after interviews.
• Support consistent candidate evaluation by following established interview processes and selection criteria.

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate information, application statuses, and recruitment activity in ANNA’s applicant tracking system (ATS), Ashby.
• Track key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, interview conversion, and offer acceptance rates.
• Identify recruitment bottlenecks and communicate opportunities to improve hiring efficiency.
• Follow established recruitment processes and contribute ideas to improve workflows as ANNA continues to grow.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Provide timely, professional, and engaging communication throughout the candidate journey.
• Represent ANNA’s mission, values, and neuroaffirming approach when engaging with prospective candidates.
• Help candidates understand the responsibilities, expectations, and impact of working as a Behavior Therapist or Senior Behavior Therapist.
• Support recruitment outreach initiatives and employer branding efforts to increase awareness of career opportunities at ANNA.

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience managing multiple open positions and coordinating high-volume recruitment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the ability to build positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Comfortable using AI tools to support recruitment tasks and improve efficiency.
• Available to work U.S. Eastern Time business hours, which will require overnight work in the Philippines.
• Must have a reliable computer, headset, and high-speed internet connection suitable for remote work.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to follow established recruitment processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for healthcare, education, or other people-focused environments.
• Experience using Ashby or other modern applicant tracking systems.
• Interest in ANNA's mission and commitment to neurodiversity-affirming autism care.

The Ideal Candidate is an organized, proactive, and mission-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy managing high-volume recruitment, building candidate pipelines, and keeping multiple hiring processes moving efficiently. You take ownership of your work, communicate proactively with candidates and hiring managers, and pay close attention to detail to ensure a positive candidate experience from application through offer. You are comfortable using recruitment tools and AI to work efficiently, stay organized, and improve everyday processes. Most importantly, you are passionate about connecting people with meaningful work and understand the importance of hiring compassionate, qualified professionals who align with ANNA’s mission and commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care.