Recruiter - Human Resources

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital•Newberry, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recruiter - Human Resources to support more than 300 employees and contractors providing care in its hospital, medical clinics, and long-term care center. The role combines people and technical skills and requires managing multiple openings in a rural healthcare environment with limited staffing resources. The recruiter adjusts priorities as service needs change and works closely with department leaders to address urgent vacancies. The recruiter manages the full recruitment lifecycle for clinical, nonclinical, leadership, temporary, and per-diem positions, from requisition approval through offer acceptance and handoff to onboarding. The role also supports employee orientation, engagement, workplace culture, recognition, and retention initiatives. The position is based in a professional office setting, with occasional travel or virtual support for local clinic sites.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Healthcare; equivalent experience will be considered.
Friendly, approachable demeanor and ability to listen, hear, and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of human resource practices.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Exceptional problem-solving, technical, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of HR generalist or specialist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create job postings in iSolved Applicant Tracking software.
Screen candidate applications and conduct phone interviews.
Coordinate with management through interviews and candidate selection.
Coordinate background checks and offer letters, and prepare new hires to join the organization.
Oversee contractor vendors for travel staff.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for clinical, nonclinical, leadership, temporary, and per-diem positions, from requisition approval through offer acceptance and handoff to onboarding.
Meet with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, required qualifications, schedules, pay ranges, urgency, and selection criteria.
Develop recruitment plans for hard-to-fill roles, including nursing, imaging, laboratory, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and other positions that may be difficult to staff in a rural community.
Build candidate pipelines through referrals, local colleges and training programs, workforce organizations, community events, professional networks, and regional healthcare partnerships.
Facilitate employee orientation sessions, coordinate with presenters, update materials, and ensure new-hire readiness.
Support initiatives to enhance workplace culture, recognition programs, and retention efforts.
Improve processes to ensure HR services provide optimum value.