Talent Acquisition Partner

About Kind Behavioral Health

Kind Behavioral Health is a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in North Carolina and Georgia, committed to enhancing the lives of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our mission is to deliver transformative, individualized care plans that focus on socially meaningful behaviors, empowering our clients toward greater independence and enriched quality of life. We operate in a culture that values ambitious thinking, enjoyment, meaningful impact, and kindness.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a crucial role in managing comprehensive recruitment cycles for high-volume hiring of Behavior Technician (BT) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) positions across specific clinics. Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, this professional transforms workforce demands into streamlined recruitment strategies that meet clinic forecasts and hiring deadlines effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all recruiting activities for BT and RBT roles including sourcing candidates, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, extending job offers, and securing candidate acceptance within approved compensation limits.
• Manage numerous job requisitions in alignment with clinic staffing projections and timelines.
• Be accountable for critical hiring metrics including time-to-fill and offer acceptance, escalating potential issues as necessary.
• Work closely with onboarding teams to ensure seamless and timely transitions of candidates post-offer acceptance, especially in urgent hiring situations.
• Develop and nurture sustainable talent pipelines for BT and RBT through various channels such as job boards, referrals, community engagement, and proactive candidate outreach.
• Adapt recruitment tactics based on real-time clinic demands, candidate pool dynamics, and labor market trends.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to provide updates on pipeline status, operational challenges, and potential risks.
• Perform structured phone assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, reliability, and fit for roles.
• Arrange and facilitate on-site interviews with Clinic Directors while ensuring candidates are properly prepared and scheduling is punctual.
• Maintain consistent and courteous communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Present and clarify employment offers fairly within defined salary frameworks and gain necessary approvals.
• Handle candidate queries and concerns to drive timely hiring decisions while ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Escalate any exceptional cases, delays, or competitive challenges to management promptly.
• Identify candidates interested in pursuing BCBA certification and appropriately guide them to Fieldwork Program leadership for further consideration.
• Maintain close partnership with Clinic Directors and operations teams to stay aligned on staffing requirements and priorities.
• Ensure precise documentation and data integrity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Collaborate with recruiting operations or support staff when available, maintaining overall responsibility for recruitment outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2-3 years of progressive experience in recruitment, staffing, or talent acquisition focusing on high-volume or service-oriented hiring; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or related field with 1-2 years relevant experience in frontline or service-based recruitment.
• Proven experience in sourcing, interviewing, and successfully closing candidates within competitive labor markets is mandatory.
• Familiarity and proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate flow and communications.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities demonstrated in professional settings.
• Ability to work effectively alongside clinic and operational leadership to facilitate the recruitment process.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in full-cycle recruiting for BT, RBT, or similar frontline healthcare positions, possession of RBT credentials or prior BT/RBT work experience.
• Prior exposure to clinic-based healthcare or behavioral health environments and expertise in managing candidate objections and offer acceptance in competitive markets are also advantageous.

Additional Information

Kind Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity across race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected classification under the law.

We utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the hiring process to assist with application reviews, resume analysis, and response assessment to identify inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools augment our recruitment efforts but do not replace human decision-making. Final employment decisions are made solely by our human recruitment team. For inquiries about data processing practices, please reach out to us directly.