Recruitment and Retention Specialist

About the role

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. We are currently seeking a Recruitment and Retention Specialist who implements strategies and programs that attract, hire, engage, and retain a high-quality and compassionate workforce. This role partners with staff and management across the organization to improve the candidate and employee experience, strengthen onboarding integration with retention-focused practices, and ensure recruiting processes are efficient, effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals and internal KPIs.

At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care, providing access to essential services including behavioral health, primary care, dental, case management, and more. We work collaboratively across programs to remove barriers and streamline access to services.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals, staffing plans, and workforce needs.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, community partnerships, employee referral programs, social media, and workforce outreach initiatives.
• Develop or support new and existing relationships with schools, colleges, and universities to expand internship, student, and residency opportunities at UCFS across all clinical areas.
• Implement retention strategies that align with organizational goals, staffing plans, and workforce needs.
• Identify drivers of turnover and coordinate retention initiatives, including exit interviews, stay interviews, onboarding improvements, career development support, recognition practices, and engagement efforts.
• Responsible for necessary invoice coding and reconciliation for recruitment and retention vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or employee engagement/retention initiatives.
• Three years of proven success in relationship building, decision-making, and strict time management.
• Valid driver’s license and state-mandated levels of auto liability insurance.

Skills

• Proficiency in task and project management.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and follow up in all mediums of communication.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment strategies, onboarding practices, and employee retention principles.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and hiring compliance requirements.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and standard reporting tools.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and provide possible improvements based on insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with employees at all levels within and outside of an organization.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and hybrid eligibility.
• Competitive salaries.
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, and 10 sick days each year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution.
• Paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Pay

$52,000 - $55,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.