Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

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About The Position

Prairie Meadows is seeking an organized, motivated, and personable Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This role attracts and selects qualified candidates while creating a positive hiring and onboarding experience for new employees. The specialist works closely with hiring managers and departments to meet staffing needs, ensure compliance with hiring requirements, and support a smooth transition for new employees. The position independently manages recruitment and hiring activities and requires strong communication and interviewing skills, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in Human Resources, recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, coordinating hiring processes, and working with hiring managers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, interviewing, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, make sound hiring decisions, and resolve recruitment-related issues.
• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn applicant tracking, HR, onboarding, and licensing systems.
• Ability to work independently and build positive relationships with candidates, employees, managers, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in a regulated or unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities for assigned positions, from job posting through hiring and onboarding.
• Review applications, conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and make hiring selections for positions designated for direct Human Resources hiring.
• Screen and evaluate applicants for department-level positions and determine which qualified candidates advance to hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Prepare, post, and maintain job openings in compliance with company policies and applicable union requirements.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process, including interview scheduling, selection decisions, employment offers, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug and breathalyzer testing, and Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) licensing.
• Process new-hire and rehire documentation, coordinate online onboarding requirements, and prepare new employees for orientation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee records.
• Represent Prairie Meadows at career fairs, school and community events, and other recruiting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and onboarding procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED