Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wider Circle • San Antonio, TX

1d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Wider Circle partners with health plans and provider groups to deliver community-based programs that connect neighbors and improve health outcomes, focusing on health equity and social care for Medicare/Medicaid populations. As a 1099 Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in recruiting frontline community health professionals who directly impact communities across the United States. You will be supported a growing talent acquisition team and collaborate closely with HR and hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment and onboarding process.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• 1–2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or HR coordination
• Prior recruiting experience in healthcare, community health, or social services roles
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting fundamentals, from intake through offer/close
• Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Experience sourcing candidates using Indeed, LinkedIn, or similar job boards and resume databases
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) with strong data hygiene
• Interest in community health, healthcare access, or social services
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• High-volume and/or geographically distributed recruiting experience
• Experience using Workable ATS
• Familiarity with Community Health Worker (CHW) certification basics
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Source, attract, screen and hire candidates for frontline community health roles across the U.S., including Community Health Workers, Care Navigators, Case Managers, and similar positions.
• Create job listings in Workable and manage applicant pipelines.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-volume and recurring roles.
• Conduct phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, availability, and cultural fit and make recommendations about whether to move candidates forward.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within our Applicant Tracking System (Workable).
• Close 8-10 roles per month.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Perform thorough reference checks and summarize findings for hiring managers.
• Assist with offer letter preparation and pre-employment documentation.
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to Day 1.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $21–$24/hour depending on experience
• Evaluation for FTE conversion in 90 days
• The chance to build something that matters — and to see the direct impact of your work on communities across the country

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree