Early Talent/Campus Recruiter (Healthcare)

Socket.dev; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in the western United States seeks an Early Talent Recruiter to lead campus recruiting, university partnerships, and clinical rotation programs, building sustainable pathways to attract student and new graduate talent.

You will develop internship and fellowship programs, represent the company at career fairs, manage partnerships, and ensure compliance with employment regulations while driving pipeline growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of job-specific experience preferred.
• 1 year healthcare recruiting experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of sales experience preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and internet-based recruiting resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting with a focus on early-career talent strategies.
• Develop and manage university, college, and educational partnerships.
• Design and grow Clinical Rotation Partnership programs.
• Implement campus recruiting strategies including internships and fellowships.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and events to raise employer brand.
• Track recruiting metrics and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Healthcare recruiting

Campus recruiting

Relationship building

Education

HR certification

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Handshake

Indeed

LinkedIn

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team.

Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay range: $25-30/hr.

Schedule/Shift: Full Time, hybrid

Preferred Location: Redding or Sacramento, CA (Required out of state travel for job fairs, campus visits and other recruiting related activities)

The Early Talent Recruiter leads Mission Healthcare's early-career talent initiatives, including campus recruiting, university partnerships, clinical rotation programs, and other talent pipeline development efforts. This role is responsible for building strategic relationships with educational institutions and creating sustainable pathways to attract, engage, and hire top student and new graduate talent across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting with a primary focus on developing and executing early-career talent strategies, including student, new graduate, and emerging professional recruitment programs.
• Serve as the organizational lead for all university, college, vocational school, and academic partnerships, building and maintaining strategic relationships with faculty, program leaders, career services teams, and student organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines.
• Spearhead the design, growth, and management of all Clinical Rotation Partnership programs, serving as the primary point of contact for educational institutions and ensuring a best-in-class experience for students, faculty, and operational leaders.
• Develop and implement campus recruiting strategies, including internship, externship, preceptorship, fellowship, scholarship, ambassador, and other workforce development programs that strengthen the organization's future talent pipeline.
• Represent the organization as the face of campus relations at career fairs, networking events, industry conferences, classroom presentations, and community outreach initiatives to enhance employer brand awareness and attract top talent.
• Identify, cultivate, and expand new university and educational partnerships that support long-term workforce planning and recruitment goals across multiple service lines and markets.
• Manage job postings across traditional job boards, campus recruiting platforms, and educational partner channels, ensuring maximum visibility and candidate engagement.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews and participate in candidate evaluations for student, new graduate, and experienced hire populations.
• Track and analyze recruiting pipeline metrics, program outcomes, and partnership effectiveness, making recommendations to continuously improve talent attraction strategies.
• Ensure all recruiting activities, educational partnerships, and workforce development programs comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations, as well as organizational policies.
• Other program responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years job specific experience preferred.
• 1 year healthcare recruiting experience preferred.
• 1-3 year sales experience preferred.
• Human Resources certification preferred.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and internet-based recruiting resources (Handshake, Indeed, LinkedIn)
• Greenhouse (Applicant Tracking System) experience preferred.

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Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer:

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment:

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts:

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters:

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

Communication Consent:

By submitting an application, you acknowledge and consent to receive communications—including emails, phone calls, and text messages from Mission Healthcare and its recruiters regarding your application and potential employment opportunities. You may opt out of text messages at any time by responding with "STOP".

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