Full-Cycle Talent Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist

UNKNOWN; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeWell Care Services in Smyrna, Delaware, is seeking a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to own the full-cycle caregiver and administrative hiring, from sourcing through the first 90 days. The role drives qualification, onboarding, and early engagement to reduce turnover and strengthen workforce stability.

This position blends recruitment, onboarding, and early employee engagement into one continuous workflow aligned with our mission and commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum: 2 years recruitment experience (healthcare/home care preferred).
• 1-3 years onboarding, HR support, or employee engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified caregivers and administrative staff.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, community partnerships, career fairs, training schools, and local events.
• Screen resumes and applications to assess qualifications and position fit.
• Conduct phone screenings and in-person interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend employment offers and guide candidates into the onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, training programs, and community organizations to strengthen candidate pipelines.
• Represent HomeWell at recruitment events and community engagements.
• Coordinate all pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screenings, TB testing and medical clearances.
• Communicate with candidates post-offer to guide them through onboarding steps.
• Track completion of all onboarding documentation to ensure full compliance with state regulations and company policy.
• Schedule and facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
• Ensure a smooth transition from hire to active scheduling readiness.
• Provide hands-on support to new hires during their first weeks of employment.
• Execute HomeWell's structured 90-day retention program with check-ins at 7, 30, 60, 90 days.
• Conduct stay interviews and track feedback to identify trends impacting retention.
• Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives to promote morale and job satisfaction.
• Track retention metrics and turnover data to inform continuous improvement strategies.
• Promote participation in the CoachUp Care recognition and reward program.
• Assist with pulse surveys and employee feedback collection.
• Support coordination of engagement activities, challenges, and team-building initiatives.
• Ensure all recruiting and onboarding practices align with HomeWell policies and Delaware State Regulations.
• Maintain organized records of recruitment, onboarding compliance, and retention data.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and candidate/new hire experience.
• Provide weekly hire updates to appropriate individuals (Finance, COO, CEO, etc.)

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

Interviewing

ATS

HRIS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HRIS

Job description

HomeWell Care Services in Smyrna, Delaware, is seeking a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to own the full-cycle caregiver and administrative hiring, from sourcing through the first 90 days. The role drives qualification, onboarding, and early engagement to reduce turnover and strengthen workforce stability.

This position blends recruitment, onboarding, and early employee engagement into one continuous workflow aligned with our mission and commitment to quality care.