Recruiter

Towne Kids•Howell Township, NJ

5d•$60,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Towne Kids is seeking a Recruiter to manage the full-cycle hiring process for their nursing staff. This on-site role in Howell Township will be responsible for recruiting Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for their pediatric home health program. The Recruiter will source, screen, and guide candidates through the hiring process, collaborating with HR and clinical teams. This is a hands-on position within a growing HR department, offering potential for growth into leading talent acquisition. The ideal candidate will have proven recruiting experience, understand the competitive healthcare market, and be comfortable managing their own pipeline and results.

Requirements

At least 2 years of recruiting experience with meaningful exposure to nursing, clinical, or healthcare roles.
Working knowledge of NJ nursing credentialing requirements and Compact License regulations.
Comfortable sourcing across multiple channels: job boards, social media, direct outreach, and referrals.
Proficient with ATS or HCM platforms; Paylocity familiarity is a plus.
Strong communication skills and consistent follow-through; candidates and hiring managers both need to trust you.
Available to work fully on-site in Howell Township daily, with periodic local travel for outreach and events.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience recruiting for home health, pediatric, or long-term care settings.
Familiarity with the NJ healthcare talent market.
Experience in high-volume or competitive recruiting environments.
Comfort operating inside a small, growing HR function — self-directed and adaptable.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for RN and LPN roles: source, screen, interview, coordinate, and extend offers in partnership with leadership.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified local nurses interested in pediatric home health, keeping candidates engaged for current and future openings.
Source candidates through healthcare job boards (NJSNA Career Center, Health eCareers), social media, nursing school partnerships, and direct outreach.
Draft and post job descriptions on relevant platforms; keep postings current and NJ-compliant.
Conduct structured screening interviews to assess clinical background, pediatric experience, and fit for delivering in-home care to medically complex children.
Manage applicant records in Paylocity, keeping documentation accurate and current throughout the hiring process.
Support and collaborate with HR on HRIS functionality, optimization and alignment to organizational practices of documentation and tracking.
Represent Towne Kids at local job fairs, nursing school events, and community outreach — building employer brand in Monmouth County and surrounding areas.
Track key hiring metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline health) and share regular updates with leadership.
Collaborate with HR and compliance to ensure all recruiting and selection practices align with NJ regulations and applicable employment law.
Coordinate with HR, Operations, and Clinical teams on new hire onboarding, ensuring a smooth handoff from offer to start date.