Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Blue Ridge Care

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our team is dedicated to reimagining how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, and high-quality services.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent to support Blue Ridge Care’s mission. This position manages the full cycle of recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for candidates and new hires alike.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting
  • Manage and fully utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Provide recruiting analytics as needed and per schedule.
  • Gather staffing needs from department managers and create and publish job ads, online and internally.
  • Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
  • Prepare and extend job offers.
  • Participate in job fairs and other recruitment events.
  • Assist with answering recruiting questions and escalating concerns to leadership as appropriate.
  • Assign new hire checklist and pre-employment screenings (i.e., background check, drug test, and employee health).
  • Process internal transfers.
• Onboarding
  • Guide all new hires through the onboarding process, ensuring all employment and health documentation is completed accurately.
  • Organize onboarding activities to make new employees feel welcome, create a positive impression, and respond to their queries.
  • Issue new hire ID badges and access badges.
  • Track sign-on bonuses and put in requests for clawback, when necessary.
  • Track employee referral bonuses to ensure accurate processing.
  • Process and maintain student onboarding; i.e., background check, MVR, and drug screening in accordance with organizational regulatory requirements.
  • Recommend new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvement in efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree, preferred.
• Prior experience in retail and administrative recruiting is required; healthcare recruiting experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize projects and effectively manage time.
• Possess interpersonal skills that promote effective communication.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and meet hiring deadlines.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be willing to travel the entire service area.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Thrift Shop Discount
• A mission-driven culture where your contributions matter every day.