Behavioral Health Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Peerstar LLC; Allwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Peerstar LLC is a community-based behavioral health organization focused on recovery, empowerment, and wellness. We seek a motivated Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist to support hiring efforts and manage pre-employment and onboarding processes across programs.

The role covers full-cycle recruitment, candidate outreach, interview coordination, ATS maintenance, and onboarding activities to ensure smooth transitions for new hires in the behavioral health field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field.
• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for positions including peer support specialists and program staff.
• Manage job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct candidate outreach, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate all pre-employment onboarding activities.
• Ensure completion of background checks, clearances, and required credentials.
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and timelines.
• Schedule orientation and required training for candidates in the pipeline.
• Track onboarding progress and proactively follow up on outstanding items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruiting platforms

Job description

Peerstar LLC is a community-based behavioral health organization focused on recovery, empowerment, and wellness. We seek a motivated Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist to support hiring efforts and manage pre-employment and onboarding processes across programs.

The role covers full-cycle recruitment, candidate outreach, interview coordination, ATS maintenance, and onboarding activities to ensure smooth transitions for new hires in the behavioral health field.