Contract to Perm Recruiter (Remote)

Ascend HR Corp•Houston, TX

1d•$35 - $39•Remote

About The Position

Ascend HR Corp | HR Maximizer is seeking an experienced Healthcare Recruiter for a fully remote, 4-5 month contract engagement supporting Legacy Community Health's talent acquisition team. This role is crucial for staffing multiple clinics and healthcare programs across the Houston and Beaumont regions, focusing on a high-priority hiring initiative for a major clinic expansion. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly manage requisitions independently, communicate effectively with hiring managers, and deliver well-vetted candidates in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Legacy Community Health is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and one of the largest community health systems in the Gulf Coast region, dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to underserved communities.

Requirements

3+ years of recruiting experience preferred
Healthcare recruiting experience strongly preferred
Experience in staffing agency or full-desk recruiting environments highly valued
Ability to manage 35–40 active requisitions, occasionally flexing higher
Strong candidate vetting skills – understanding motivations, movement, and potential risks
Excellent communication and customer service with hiring managers
Highly organized documentation and recruiting activity tracking
Strong follow-through and responsiveness in a remote environment
Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced hiring environment
Creative sourcing and relationship-building skills
Experience working with ATS platforms such as JazzHR, Greenhouse, Workday, or similar systems is helpful.

Nice To Haves

Recruiters with both agency and in-house recruiting experience often thrive in this environment because they understand the balance between speed, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

Managing assigned healthcare requisitions from intake through candidate presentation
Sourcing candidates through databases, networking, and direct outreach
Conducting candidate screenings and evaluating qualifications and motivations
Presenting well-qualified candidates with organized notes and documentation
Maintaining recruiting activity within the ATS
Communicating regularly with hiring managers and recruiting leadership
Providing timely follow-up with candidates and maintaining a strong candidate experience
Operating efficiently in a high-volume recruiting environment
Managing requisitions independently while partnering closely with hiring managers to move candidates through the hiring process.