Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, financial services, higher education, and professional services firms across a state that functions as a major East Coast employment corridor. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor most of the hiring volume, with suburban markets like King of Prussia and Harrisburg adding steady openings. Large, established employers such as UPMC, Comcast, and Independence Blue Cross maintain ongoing talent acquisition teams and recruit at every level from coordinator to senior recruiter. High-demand specialties in Pennsylvania include technical recruiting, diversity and inclusion hiring, and high-volume healthcare recruitment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Hybrid Position; 1 Day In office per week.
Ability to work 40 hours per week.
Summary
Recruits top talent for all positions of responsibility. Establishes sourcing and recruiting strategies to create strong pipelines of candidates to meet short-term and long-term staffing needs. Builds a talent bench to meet the needs of a growing organization.
Job Duties
- Collaborates with Hiring Leaders, Human Resources Colleagues, and Network Senior Leadership to develop and implement recruiting strategies to support the ongoing and growth-related staffing needs of the Network.
- Evaluates candidates for fit with the Network and effectively matches candidates with appropriate roles.
- Functions as an Ambassador for the Network participating in both Human Resources, Recruitment, and Network events.
- Extends and negotiates offers to identified candidates.
- Communicates details of accepted offers to the Onboarding Team.
- Conducts intake meetings with hiring leaders to identify core competencies and sets recruitment strategies and timelines for all assigned requisitions.
- Maintains up-to-date tracking of candidate statuses with the Applicant Tracking System.
- Prescreens applicants to validate stated skills, education, and experience; evaluates for fit with the Network (phone, video, assessment...etc.).
- Contacts qualified candidates within the targeted timeframe from application date for the particular position.
- Maintains current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with focus on diverse hiring practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 year of experience with full life-cycle recruiting. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments or business units
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
- Strong knowledge of employment law and equal opportunity hiring requirements
- Experience partnering with hiring managers to develop job requirements and candidate profiles
- Certification through SHRM or HRCI, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred
Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition specialist in Pennsylvania?
Most talent acquisition specialist roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, and Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for this role. Employers across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg typically expect candidates to hold or be working toward an SHRM or HRCI credential, such as the SHRM-CP or PHR, which are nationally recognized and widely respected by Pennsylvania HR departments. Relevant internships or HR coordinator experience in the state are the most common entry points.
Which companies hire talent acquisition specialists in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania talent acquisition specialist roles are posted by Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5, BNY, and Hatch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, insurance companies, and financial services firms means ongoing demand for in-house talent acquisition teams throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most talent acquisition specialist jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Reading have the most talent acquisition specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's dominant concentration of healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and corporate headquarters drives the bulk of statewide postings, while Pittsburgh's growing technology and healthcare sectors add significant volume, and suburban markets like King of Prussia benefit from the large financial and pharmaceutical employers anchored along the Route 202 corridor.
Are there remote talent acquisition specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields, since talent acquisition work is largely phone and video based and does not require physical presence. About 73% of talent acquisition specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well-suited the role is to distributed work arrangements. Sourcing, screening, and coordination functions are the most commonly performed remotely, while onboarding and campus recruiting roles tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role at a large Pennsylvania employer, since these positions handle scheduling, ATS management, and candidate communication and provide direct exposure to the full recruiting cycle. Health systems like UPMC and Penn Medicine, as well as large insurers and universities across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, regularly hire HR operations and sourcing support staff at the entry level. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing an HRCI aPHR credential strengthens applications significantly, and many Pennsylvania HR departments will consider candidates who hold these credentials without prior recruiting experience.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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