Healthcare Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Health Services is seeking a Recruiter to partner with hiring managers in all aspects of recruitment for clinical, office and support staff, and to support other HR functions in accordance with company policies.

The role emphasizes generating qualified leads, using innovative recruiting techniques, managing candidate databases, and presenting offers while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications or related.
• Business degree preferred.
• Previous recruitment experience or HR experience preferred, ideally in health care.
• Exceptional oral, communication and telephone skills.
• Superior written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to superior customer services to both applicants and employees.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified leads through recruitment activities – mass mailings, advertisements, employee referrals, cold calling, follow up on employment inquiries, etc.
• Shows initiative and creativity with hard to fill positions, or when new positions are developed.
• Keeps abreast of new recruiting techniques including internet and social networking areas
• Tracks aging of open positions and interviews through regular recruitment reports
• Adheres to established policy for salary exceptions and bonuses.
• Maintains current and accurate databases of candidates.
• At the direction of the Director of Recruitment places ads on web sites, sends mass mailings and adheres to advertising budget as assigned by the Director of Recruitment.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times, both over the phone and at public functions.
• Meets with hiring managers on a regular basis to determine staffing needs.
• Carefully screens and refers appropriate candidates to appropriate hiring managers.
• Coordinates interview and follows up with candidate/hiring manager to assess interest level and determine next steps.
• Conducts and documents reference checks, verify licensure and adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Presents job offers as approved by hiring manager. Negotiates salary within established guidelines and policy.
• Coordinates start date and orientation schedule with candidate.
• Prepares offer letters as assigned and make verbal offers with accepted candidates.
• Follows up with new hire after 30 days to gain feedback on job satisfaction, orientation and to solicit referrals.
• Functions as an effective team member through good communication and cooperation to meet departmental and company goals.
• Willingly assumes tasks/projects as needed for overall success of the team.
• Identifies appropriate job fairs to attend including colleges, associations and conventions as appropriate. Promotes integration of Constellation Health Services vision, mission and values into daily operations.
• Assists with the coordination of employee engagement activities including but not limited to internal/external social activities, functions, trips and community service activities.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Telephone skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications or related

Business degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Recruiter will partner with hiring managers in all aspects of recruitment of clinical, office and support staff for Constellation Health Services as assigned and in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Will provide support for other HR related functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for generating qualified leads through a variety of recruitment activities – mass mailings, advertisements, employee referrals, cold calling, follow up on employment inquiries, etc.
2. Shows initiative and creativity with hard to fill positions, or when new positions are developed.
3. Keeps abreast of new recruiting techniques including internet and social networking areas
4. Tracks aging of open positions and interviews through regular recruitment reports
5. Adheres to established policy for salary exceptions and bonuses.
6. Maintains current and accurate databases of candidates.
7. At the direction of the Director of Recruitment places ads on web sites, sends mass mailings and adheres to advertising budget as assigned by the Director of Recruitment.
8. Projects a positive and professional image at all times, both over the phone and at public functions.
9. Meets with hiring managers on a regular basis to determine staffing needs.
10. Carefully screens and refers appropriate candidates to appropriate hiring managers.
11. Coordinates interview and follows up with candidate/hiring manager to assess interest level and determine next steps.
12. Conducts and documents reference checks, verify licensure and adheres to established confidentiality standards.
13. Presents job offers as approved by hiring manager. Negotiates salary within established guidelines and policy.
14. Coordinates start date and orientation schedule with candidate.
15. Prepares offer letters as assigned and make verbal offers with accepted candidates.
16. Follows up with new hire after 30 days to gain feedback on job satisfaction, orientation and to solicit referrals.
17. Functions as an effective team member through good communication and cooperation to meet departmental and company goals.
18. Willingly assumes tasks/projects as needed for overall success of the team.
19. Identifies appropriate job fairs to attend including colleges, associations and conventions as appropriate. Promotes integration of Constellation Health Services vision, mission and values into daily operations.
20. Assists with the coordination of employee engagement activities including but not limited to internal/external social activities, functions, trips and community service activities.
21. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications or related
2. Business degree preferred.
3. Previous recruitment experience or Human Resources experience preferred, ideally in a health care environment.
4. Exceptional oral, communication and telephone skills.
5. Superior written communication skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to superior customer services to both applicants and employees.