Temp Human Resources Specialist

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital•Saienni Farms, DE

About The Position

The HR Specialist - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition leads full-cycle recruitment to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates for clinical and non-clinical positions at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital. The role partners strategically with department leaders to meet staffing needs through proactive sourcing, efficient hiring processes, and positive candidate experiences while maintaining compliance with employment regulations and hospital policies. The position also coordinates pre-employment screening and onboarding, supports HR operations, maintains recruitment and employee records, assists with employee relations as needed, and contributes to retention, engagement, workforce planning, and staffing initiatives. Other functions and tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Two or more years of previous human resources office experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
Create and post job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms.
Source active and passive candidates using various recruitment methods.
Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, and candidate assessments.
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and department leaders.
Facilitate and participate in hiring events, job fairs, open houses, and community outreach programs.
Develop relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
Maintain candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and turnover trends.
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with hiring managers and leadership.
Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, reference checks, license verification, and drug screening.
Ensure completion of onboarding documentation and compliance requirements.
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
Monitor onboarding progress to support a successful transition into employment.
Maintain accurate recruitment and employee records.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Assist with employee relations matters as needed.
Support retention initiatives and employee engagement activities.
Participate in workforce planning and staffing initiatives.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.