Assistant Recruiter - 6 month contract

Select Medical; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking an Assistant Recruiter for a 6-month contract to support hospital recruitment teams. The role focuses on administrative tasks, scheduling interviews, posting jobs, reviewing resumes, and guiding candidates through the hiring process in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work across high-priority markets with ATS management (iCIMS), candidate screening, and coordination of interview days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Familiarity with MS Office and ATS software
• Experience in HR, administrative support, or recruiting
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiting team to assist sourcing, candidate follow-up, recruitment marketing, and ATS maintenance
• Assist recruiters in scheduling interviews and coordinating interview days
• Identify and source qualified candidates for openings
• Utilize job boards and social media to attract talent
• Create and update recruitment resources and checklists
• Participate in career fairs and hiring events; travel may be required
• Provide coverage for high-priority markets when recruiters are out of the office
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout hiring
• Assist with additional recruitment projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ATS software (iCIMS)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Recruiter - 6-month contractMechanicsburg, PAHybrid ScheduleStarting salary: $18.00 per hour

Are you highly organized, people‑focused, and energized by fast‑paced work? We’re looking for an Assistant Recruiter to provide temporary support across our hospital recruitment teams.

In this role, you'll support the hiring process by managing administrative tasks, scheduling interviews, and screening candidates. Key responsibilities include posting job ads, reviewing resumes, maintaining Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), conducting initial phone screens, and guiding candidates through the hiring process. You’ll jump in where the need is greatest—supporting high‑priority markets and helping deliver a standout candidate experience.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Recruiter supports the hospital's Talent Acquisition teams and plays a key role in identifying and connecting with top talent across the organization. In this role, you will:

• Partner with the recruiting team to assist with sourcing, candidate follow‑up, recruitment marketing, and ATS (iCIMS) maintenance.
• Assist recruiters in scheduling interviews, coordinating interview days, and communicating with candidates.
• Identify and source qualified candidates for assigned openings.
• Utilize job boards, social media networks, and other digital tools to attract talent.
• Create and update recruitment resources, directories, and checklists quarterly.
• Participate in career fairs and hiring events; travel may be required.
• Provide coverage for high‑priority markets and support teams when recruiters are out of the office.
• Ensure a positive, professional, and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with additional recruitment projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with candidates and stakeholders.
• Organization: Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple tasks and schedules.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel) and ATS software.
• Experience: Previous experience in HR, administrative support, or recruiting is often preferred, with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and personal candidate information with discretion.

Why This Role Matters

If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a real impact behind the scenes of hiring, this is a great opportunity to grow your recruiting skills while supporting healthcare teams that make a difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans