Brief Description

Are you passionate about connecting great people to meaningful work? Harbor Care is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to help build the workforce that powers our life-changing services across New Hampshire.

In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, partnering closely with hiring managers and leadership to attract, engage, and hire candidates who are aligned with Harbor Care’s values of compassion, respect, and service. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the candidate experience, strengthening our employer brand, and ensuring we bring in talent that supports our mission to serve individuals and families in need.

What You’ll Do

Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and recruitment strategies
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for high-priority roles
Leverage job boards, social media, community partnerships, and outreach strategies
Utilize modern recruiting tools, including AI-enabled sourcing and screening technologies
Conduct structured, competency-based interviews to support fair and effective hiring decisions
Ensure a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience
Maintain accurate recruitment data within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Represent Harbor Care at job fairs, community events, and workforce initiatives
Track and analyze recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact—not just by filling roles, but by helping build a team dedicated to improving lives across the communities we serve.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources
Experience managing multiple requisitions and full-cycle recruitment processes
Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting in healthcare, nonprofit, or behavioral health settings
Familiarity with social media and digital sourcing strategies
Experience with AI-enabled recruiting tools and modern sourcing technologies
Knowledge of structured or behavioral interviewing techniques
Experience using UKG Workforce Ready or similar ATS platforms
HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar)

Additional Requirements

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to travel occasionally to recruiting events or Harbor Care locations
Commitment to equitable and compliant hiring practices

Summary

Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and supportive services throughout New Hampshire. We believe that strong teams are the foundation of meaningful impact—and this role is essential in helping us build that foundation.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping our workforce, strengthening our hiring practices, and ensuring we continue to attract individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Location: Nashua, NH (onsite)

Schedule: Full-time

Why Join Harbor Care?

Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference
Collaborate with passionate leaders and dedicated teams
Help shape the future of our workforce and organizational impact
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Harbor Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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