HR Staffing Specialist

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center is seeking a proactive HR Staffing Specialist to partner with hiring managers, attract and screen talent, and drive end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes diverse candidate sourcing, effective communication, and HR process execution using ADP Workforce Now. A strong customer-service orientation and collaboration with the HR team are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or HR related field is required.
• 2–5 years of recruitment experience preferred, healthcare experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of CT Labor Law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Post and manage staffing requisitions following policy.
• Consult with hiring managers to define requirements and screening plans.
• Screen resumes, verify licensures and credentials, coordinate interviews.
• Maintain candidate communication and update status with hiring managers.
• Conduct background and reference checks and extend offers with CEO approval.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree (business/HR related)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive, relationship-focused HR Staffing Specialist to join the Human Resources team at Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to attract, source, screen, and hire qualified talent that supports the organization's mission and workforce needs. The ideal candidate will leverage strong recruiting strategies, relationship-building skills, and a customer-service mindset to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

We are seeking a proactive, relationship-focused HR Staffing Specialist to join the Human Resources team at Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to attract, source, screen, and hire qualified talent that supports the organization's mission and workforce needs. The ideal candidate will leverage strong recruiting strategies, relationship-building skills, and a customer-service mindset to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about talent acquisition, committed to advancing diversity and organizational excellence, and eager to contribute to strategic recruitment initiatives that support the mission, vision, and values of Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure staffing requisitions for open positions are approved and posted according to CS-HHC policy.
• Consults with hiring managers to obtain a clear understanding of the requirements of open positions, a description of the ideal candidate, potential recruitment resources, screening and interviewing processes, etc.
• Prepares and places recruitment advertisements through CS-HHC’s careers site and other advertising mediums.
• Reviews applications and resumes for education and experience requirements, conducts screening interviews, and verifies licensures and certifications before forwarding qualified candidates to the hiring manager.
• Maintains clear and timely communication with candidates and hiring managers, keeping them informed of application status and updates.
• Conducts background and reference checks and upon satisfactory completion, extends an offer of employment on behalf of the CEO. Negotiate salaries as directed.
• Maintains the vacancy and position control reports, updating both on a daily/weekly basis and preparing reports as required.
• Maintains applicant tracking system (ADP Workforce Now), analyzing success of recruitment efforts, and adjusting recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Coordinates recruitment events such as career fairs, speaking engagements, etc., and build and maintain relationships in the Community and at local colleges and workforce agencies.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or human resources related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of recruitment experience preferred. Healthcare or behavioral healthcare related experience is desirable. Experience working with a widely diverse employee population is also preferred.
• Working knowledge of CT Labor Law is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Computer skills are required and experience with HRIS systems is valuable.
• Microsoft 365 Office Suite is a must to include PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Why Join Us

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission‑driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:

• Above‑market, competitive salaries
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
• License reimbursement
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 5% match

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.