THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org .
THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the supervision of HR and SRP Leadership, the HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the full lifecycle recruitment needs of the Supervised Release Program. This position coordinates recruitment activities from requisition intake through offer and pre-employment processing, supports hiring managers throughout the selection process, and maintains accurate recruitment and employee records.
In addition to recruitment, the Talent Acquisition Specialist provides operational support for HRIS administration, employee offboarding, timekeeping, benefits inquiries, compliance documentation, and process improvement. The position helps ensure that recruitment and related HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with organizational policies and established procedures.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recruitment Coordination & Full-Cycle Support :
Oversee the execution of an effective full-cycle recruitment process, including requisition intake, job postings, sourcing support, screening coordination, and candidate communication;
Maintain an up-to-date requisition log and ensure data accuracy throughout the hiring process;
Coordinate and initiate background & motor vehicle checks, drug tests, offer letters, degree verification, job description acknowledgment and wage notices for selected candidates;
Identify and implement sourcing strategies that attract qualified and diverse candidates, including job boards, community partners, and professional networks;
Administer the organization’s ATS to ensure timeliness and accuracy; and
Track and report on recruitment progress and other metric reporting.
Hiring Manager Support & Communication :
Provide training and guidance to Hiring Managers on recruitment processes, timelines, and protocols; and
Represent the People Team and SRP in communications with candidates and partners.
HRIS Administration :
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system;
Enter and update employee information including hires, terminations, promotions, transfers and any employee changes related to SRP;
Generate routine and ad-hoc HRIS reports related to employee data, HR metrics, and operational needs;
Conduct periodic data audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrections as needed to ensure data integrity;
Troubleshoot basic HRIS issues and escalate system concerns to the supervisor when necessary; and
Provide guidance and basic training to SRP managers and employees on the use of the HRIS system.
Offboarding :
Process employee separations in the HRIS system, including submitting Personnel Action Forms (PAFs);
Coordinate offboarding procedures by sending departing employees required separation information and next steps, including benefits continuation details; and
Ensure HR systems and employee records are updated appropriately following SRP employee departures in accordance with organizational policies and record retention requirements.
Timekeeping and Payroll Support :
Understand timesheet codes, timesheet process and timelines to be able to…