Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Retention SpecialistLocation: Glendale, CA (On-Site Required)Industry: Assisted Living & Home Care (Memory Care Focus)About UsWe are a growing, mission-driven senior living and home care organization specializing in memory care. Our focus is on delivering compassionate, high-quality care while creating a supportive and uplifting environment for both residents and team members. We are committed to building strong teams, investing in training, and becoming a trusted resource within our community. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are a family-owned and operated organization, proudly serving our community for 36 years, built on trust, care, and commitment.Position OverviewWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist to lead hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts across our assisted living and home care operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing practical, budget-conscious strategies to attract, hire, and retain high-quality caregivers and team members. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of building systems, driving execution, and being accountable to measurable outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition Strategy & ExecutionEvaluate open roles, staffing needs, and hiring prioritiesDevelop and execute cost-effective recruitment strategiesManage and optimize job postings across platformsImprove job descriptions and adsIdentify new sourcing channelsCaregiver Recruitment & Community OutreachBuild relationships with CNA schools and community organizationsDevelop grassroots recruiting strategiesRepresent the company in the communityEmployer Branding & Digital RecruitingSupport hiring through social media and online platformsEnsure visibility across Google Jobs and SEO basicsCollaborate on employer branding contentRetention & Employee ExperienceDevelop retention initiativesStrengthen onboarding processesImprove employee experienceProcess Management & AccountabilityMaintain recruiting workflowsTrack hiring and retention metricsProvide KPI-based reportingContinuously improve systemsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Time-to-fill for open positionsNumber of qualified applicants generated per roleCost-per-hire within budget targets90-day employee retention rateEmployee turnover reductionOffer acceptance rateOnboarding completion and training complianceConsistency in executing recruiting workflowsMonthly performance scorecard resultsQualifications5–10 years of experience in recruiting or workforce developmentKnowledge of healthcare and/or senior living requiredExperience hiring for high-turnover roles preferredStrong organizational and communication skillsComfortable with KPI-driven performance and scorecardsExperience with job boards and digital recruiting toolsAbility to balance strategy with hands-on executionCompensationBase Salary: $67,000 – $72,000 annuallyBonus: Performance-based bonus tied to hiring, retention, and KPI outcomesPowered by JazzHR