Healthcare Recruiter

VMP Healthcare and Community Living; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Meaningful work helping residents

Job summary

VMP Healthcare and Community Living in West Allis, WI is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles within a senior living setting.

You will attract, screen, and interview candidates, build a strong candidate pipeline, and collaborate with nursing leadership to prioritize staffing needs while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in healthcare or long-term care is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified candidates for clinical and non-clinical roles (CNAs, LPNs, RNs, housekeeping, admin).
• Develop and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
• Post openings on job boards, social media, and community resources.
• Source candidates via networking, referrals, career fairs, schools, and outreach.
• Screen applications and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with department leaders.
• Maintain candidate communication through hiring process.

Skills

Recruiting

Candidate experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healthcare Recruiter – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Location: West Allis, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

About the Role

We are seeking a highly personable, service-oriented Recruiter who understands that exceptional hiring begins with exceptional candidate experience. As one of the first points of contact for prospective team members, this individual will represent our senior living community with warmth, professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine care.

The ideal candidate will have a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to build meaningful relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process. They will create a welcoming and engaging experience that reflects our commitment to our residents, their families, and our employees. Through responsive communication, thoughtful follow-up, and a genuine passion for our mission, this individual will help attract high-quality candidates who are excited to become part of our team and contribute to a culture of integrity, respect, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified candidates for clinical and non-clinical positions, including CNAs, LPNs, RNs, housekeeping, and administrative roles.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Post open positions on job boards, social media, community resources, and other recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, career fairs, schools, and community outreach.
• Review applications and resumes and conduct initial phone or in-person screenings.
• Coordinate interviews with department managers and facility leadership.
• Manage candidates throughout the hiring process and maintain timely communication.
• Complete employment reference checks, background checks, and required pre-employment documentation in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with nursing leadership and department managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate status, open positions, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Develop employee referral and community recruiting initiatives.
• Help promote the facility as an employer of choice.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and employee information.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma is required
• Previous recruiting experience required; healthcare or long-term care recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, job boards, email, and Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Professional, approachable, and able to build relationships with candidates and facility leadership.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of healthcare staffing and long-term care environments preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Meaningful work helping build a strong team dedicated to quality resident care