Recruiting Coordinator
Care Initiatives · West Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
About the role
The Recruiting Coordinator supports day-to-day recruiting activities for Care Initiatives Home Office and Hospice based positions by assisting with candidate sourcing, conducting initial candidate screenings, and coordinating hiring processes to ensure timely and effective staffing outcomes. This role works closely with other recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers to help move candidates through the hiring pipeline while delivering a positive and professional candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- Support recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, career events, and other approved channels.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess basic qualifications, availability, licensure, and interest, and advance qualified candidates to other recruiters or hiring managers.
- Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and preparation of interview materials.
- Aid in the hiring process by preparing and sending offer letters, coordinating offer acceptance, and ensuring required hiring steps are completed.
- Provide a positive candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and follow-up throughout the recruitment process.
- Accurately process and track pre-employment requirements, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of required licenses or certifications.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system and related tools.
- Support recruitment outreach efforts, including participation in job fairs, campus recruiting, and community events, as assigned.
- Escalate complex candidate issues, compliance concerns, or hiring decisions to the recruiter or talent acquisition leadership as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred; equivalent recruiting or sales experience considered.
- 1 year of recruiting or human resources experience, preferred.
- Basic knowledge of recruiting practices and candidate sourcing techniques.
- Proficiency in maintaining compliance within a highly regulated environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and troubleshoot hiring challenges.