PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

4d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions within Riverside Healthcare. This role serves as a key resource for employees and applicants on job opportunities, providing guidance on open positions and selection processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare recruitment and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This position will also participate in special projects as needed to support efforts to enhance the recruitment and retention of top healthcare talent. This position reports directly to the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to build relationships and partner effectively with hiring managers and other stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Bachelors degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of human resources experience preferred, with a focus on healthcare recruitment.
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems or HRIS and previous experience in a healthcare HR environment preferred.
AIRS or other recruiter/sourcer certification preferred.
SHRM, AIHR, or HRCI certifications helpful.
Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to qualified candidates.
Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
Requisition and Applicant Management:
Process position requisitions, review applications and resumes, and manage internal job transfers.
Utilize the ATS to track applicant progress and maintain up-to-date records and statistics.
Candidate Correspondence:
Communicate with candidates and stakeholders throughout the recruitment process, including sending follow-up emails, scheduling interviews, and maintaining timely correspondence to enhance the candidate experience.
Pre-Employment and Compliance Management:
Administer pre-employment testing as required, check references, and verify all necessary licenses and certifications.
Manage the criminal background check process and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
Recruitment Marketing and Outreach:
Place job advertisements in newspapers, college placement offices, professional newsletters, online job boards, and other sources as appropriate.
Attend recruitment fairs and partner with departmental representatives to attract and engage candidates.
Participate in developing creative strategies to source and recruit candidates for current and for future workforce needs through work with leadership with creating pipelines..
Onboarding and Employee Records Management:
Coordinate and schedule lab work and orientation for new hires.
File employee records in personnel files and manage documentation to ensure compliance and completeness.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Utilize the ATS to generate recruitment reports, track key metrics, and analyze data to inform and improve recruitment and retention strategies, and to support organizational staffing goals.
Special Projects and Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to special projects as assigned, and continuously seek opportunities to automate and improve the employment function using current technology, benchmarking, and evidence-based practices.