Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Training Wheels ABA 

Training Wheels ABA is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate ABA services to children and families while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) to help us attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across our organization. 

Position Summary 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process across Training Wheels ABA, with a primary focus on building strong talent pipelines for clinical and operational positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand staffing needs, attract qualified candidates, provide a positive candidate experience, and help ensure our clinics are appropriately staffed to support the children and families we serve. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from job posting and sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer, and onboarding coordination. 

• Recruit for a variety of positions, including BT’s, RBTs, BCBAs, clinical leadership, administrative, and operational roles. 

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, networking, community outreach, and other recruiting channels. 

• Build relationships with candidates through timely communication, follow-up, and a positive, professional candidate experience. 

• Partner with operations managers and clinic leadership to understand hiring needs, prioritize openings, and develop effective recruiting strategies. 

• Conduct candidate screening and initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, skills, and alignment with Training Wheels ABA's culture and values. 

• Coordinate interviews and hiring processes with operations managers and clinic leadership while maintaining consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams. 

• Track recruiting activity and pipeline metrics, including applicants, interviews, offers, hires, time-to-fill, and source effectiveness. 

• Create and optimize job postings to attract qualified candidates and ensure postings accurately reflect each role and Training Wheels ABA's culture. 

• Develop creative recruiting strategies to increase applicant flow and reach hard-to-fill positions. 

• Build relationships with universities, professional organizations, and community partners to expand recruiting pipelines. 

• Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach as needed. 

• Collaborate with HR and leadership to identify recruiting trends, staffing challenges, and opportunities to improve the hiring process. 

• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with company hiring practices and applicable employment requirements. 

Work Location & Schedule 

This role requires a minimum of three (3) days per week of in-person presence at our Corporate Office located at 505 E Huntland Drive, Austin, TX 78752, Suite 460, and/or at clinic locations as needed. Specific work locations and required in-person days may vary based on business and operational needs. 

The standard business hours for this position are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, with time allotted for a non-paid meal period. As an exempt position, this role may require flexibility in scheduling and occasional work outside of standard business hours to meet organizational needs. 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in healthcare, behavioral health, ABA, or another high-volume hiring environment. 

• Experience managing multiple open positions and candidates simultaneously. 

• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize competing hiring needs and deadlines. 

• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms. 

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills. 

• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive candidate and employee information. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience recruiting for ABA 

• Experience recruiting BCBAs, RBTs, BTs, SLPs, or other behavioral health professionals. 

• Experience with high-volume or multi-location recruiting. 

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, applicant tracking systems, or similar recruiting platforms. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred. 

What We're Looking For 

We're looking for someone who is energetic, relationship-driven, organized, and results-oriented. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, knows how to identify strong talent, and isn't afraid to think creatively when traditional recruiting methods aren't producing results. 

You'll need to be comfortable balancing multiple priorities, following up consistently, partnering with hiring managers, and taking ownership of your recruiting goals. 

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who understands that recruiting isn't just about filling open positions—it's about finding the right people to join a team that supports children and families. 

Why Join Training Wheels ABA? 

• Competitive Salary: $45,000-$55,000 annually 
• Up to $18,000 in Annual Performance Bonuses — Earn additional compensation by achieving recruiting and hiring goals 
• 24 Paid Days Off Annually + an additional PTO day for each year of service 
• Annual Longevity Bonuses — $250 per year of service, increasing with tenure 
• Paid Training & Professional Development 
• Collaborative Leadership & Support — Work closely with HR, clinic leadership, and hiring managers across the organization 
• Opportunities for Career Growth — Grow your recruiting expertise alongside a rapidly expanding organization 
• Make an Impact — Help build the teams that directly support children, families, and our growing clinics 
• Dedicated Clinic Culture Leaders at each location who support our mission, foster team connection, and create engaging experiences through team events, celebrations, lunches, and themed day 

Why This Role Matters 

At Training Wheels ABA, our people are at the heart of the services we provide. As our organization grows, finding and retaining the right team members is critical to our ability to support our clients and families. 

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter, you'll have a direct impact on that growth by helping us build strong teams across our clinics and organization. You'll have the opportunity to own recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, develop relationships, and make a measurable impact on our continued success. 

Apply today to join the Training Wheels ABA team! 

Training Wheels ABA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in healthcare, behavioral health, ABA, or another high-volume hiring environment. 

• Experience managing multiple open positions and candidates simultaneously. 

• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize competing hiring needs and deadlines. 

• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms. 

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills. 

• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive candidate and employee information. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience recruiting for ABA 

• Experience recruiting BCBAs, RBTs, BTs, SLPs, or other behavioral health professionals. 

• Experience with high-volume or multi-location recruiting. 

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, applicant tracking systems, or similar recruiting platforms. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred.