Recruiter

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Recruiter manages full life‑cycle recruiting for assigned areas, from initial posting of job requisitions through completion of all steps in the hiring and pre‑boarding process, to ensure selected candidates meet hiring standards of Erlanger Health and the job description. The Recruiter develops recruitment and marketing plans to source the most qualified talent, advises and assists hiring managers with selection decisions, and presents and negotiates salary offers. The role requires a high level of professionalism and excellent service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute recruiting plans to source qualified and diverse candidates from a variety of sources.
• Develop relationships with key leaders and understand business and recruiting needs, including forecasting and new program development.
• Use data to guide decision‑making and provide counsel to hiring managers on all talent‑acquisition matters.
• Manage the selection process, including screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates.
• Create and extend job offers to internal and external candidates and handle all aspects of offer negotiation.
• Support virtual and in‑person hiring events.
• Collaborate with other TA and HR team members to adhere to pre‑boarding practices.
• Manage the pre‑boarding process for selected candidates and participate in process‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure reference, education, licensure verification and other background screens are completed.
• Assist managers with general HR questions and analyze/approve associate status changes.
• Attend local and regional career fairs/college recruiting events or assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Two or more years of recruiting experience, or business‑operations leadership experience that includes managing complex hiring processes, or an equivalent combination of experience and education (required).
• For current Erlanger Health HR team members, one year of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist managing complex hiring and onboarding processes may be considered.
• Preferred: Two years of high‑volume recruitment experience, healthcare HR experience, employment branding or marketing experience, and experience with PeopleSoft and Taleo.

Certifications (Preferred)

• National Association for Health Care Recruitment Certified Healthcare Recruiter.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) CP certification.

Skills

• Proficiency with PeopleSoft, Taleo, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Analytical skills for data‑driven decision making.
• Team‑oriented mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Schedule

Standard hours: regular schedule.

Location

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN.