Recruiting Assistant
About The Position
At Alter Behavioral Health, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that helps individuals restore stability, dignity, and their highest level of functioning. That work starts with the right people. As a Recruiting Assistant, you’ll play a key behind-the-scenes role supporting high-volume hiring for our frontline and entry-level positions — helping ensure our programs are staffed with thoughtful, mission-aligned professionals who directly impact client care. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR or recruiting career who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within Talent Acquisition and People & Culture — based out of our corporate office in Dana Point.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, administration, or a related field preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with office technology; ATS/HRIS experience a plus (Paycom preferred)
- Valid California Driver’s License required
- Must pass a LiveScan criminal background check and drug screen
- CPR & First Aid Certification required
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Professional, reliable, and responsive
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information
- Motivated by mission-driven work and people-centered impact
- Interested in growing a career in recruiting or HR
Responsibilities
- Support recruiting for floor-based and high-volume roles that directly support client care
- Review resumes and conduct initial phone screens using structured, compliant processes
- Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications
- Greet candidates onsite and help create a professional, welcoming interview experience
- Prepare interview materials and candidate summaries for hiring leaders
- Post and maintain job ads across approved platforms
- Track candidates and hiring stages in Paycom
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready candidate files
- Support offer letters, onboarding coordination, and pre-employment steps
- Assist with background checks, LiveScan processing, and hiring requirements
- Cross-train to support HR coordination tasks as needed
- Assist with employee file maintenance, documentation, and system updates
- Support onboarding follow-ups and internal communications
- Assist with CPI tracking and compliance-related documentation
- Provide coverage during peak hiring periods and organizational growth initiatives
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and CA Paid Sick Leave + Up to $50 Monthly Gym Reimbursement
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
