Human Resource Field Recruiting Officer

UNKNOWN; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Gulf Coast employment market is seeking an HR Field Recruiting Officer to actively recruit, screen, and onboard qualified caregivers across Mississippi and Alabama coastal areas. This is a highly field-oriented role designed for someone who thrives in the community, builds relationships, and creates a strong caregiver pipeline.

You will travel frequently, attend job fairs, visit workforce centers, and coordinate onboarding with the HR team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous recruiting, HR, staffing, or outreach experience desired.
• Willingness to travel frequently along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Alabama coast.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit caregivers across MS Gulf Coast and AL coastal areas.
• Maintain a strong field presence and travel for recruitment.
• Attend job fairs, workforce events, and partner with community organizations.
• Screen applicants and conduct initial interviews; coordinate onboarding with HR.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting

Networking

Time management

Field-based work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The HR Field Recruiting Officer is responsible for actively recruiting, screening, and helping onboard qualified caregivers and other direct-care staff throughout the Mississippi and Alabama coastal service areas. This is a highly field-oriented position designed for someone who enjoys being out in the community, building relationships, meeting candidates face-to-face, and creating a strong pipeline of caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively recruit qualified caregivers, CNAs, home health aides, personal care assistants, and other direct-care staff throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Alabama coastal areas.
• Maintain a strong field presence, spending the majority of working time in the community.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to recruit and build relationships with potential candidates and community partners.
• Visit workforce development offices, career centers, schools, training programs, churches, community organizations, and other recruiting locations.
• Attend and represent the company at job fairs, career fairs, hiring events, and community events.
• Plan and coordinate recruiting events, walk-in interviews, hiring drives, and other field recruiting initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, training programs, workforce agencies, and community organizations to develop ongoing candidate referral sources.
• Develop creative and effective strategies to attract qualified caregivers and direct-care staff.
• Review employment applications and identify qualified candidates.
• Contact applicants promptly and conduct initial phone and/or in-person interviews.
• Meet candidates face-to-face when appropriate to conduct interviews and discuss employment opportunities.
• Explain job duties, company expectations, employment requirements, and available positions to prospective employees.
• Evaluate candidates based on qualifications, reliability, professionalism, communication skills, and suitability for providing non-medical care.
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Assist qualified candidates with completing employment applications, required paperwork, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate with the HR department and management team regarding candidate status and current hiring needs.
• Assist with scheduling orientation, training, and other required onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records of recruiting activities, candidate communication, interviews, and hiring outcomes.
• Work closely with scheduling and operations staff to identify immediate and anticipated caregiver staffing needs.
• Focus on recruiting efforts on areas with caregiver shortages, increased client demand, or urgent staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding recruiting activities, candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and challenges.
• Represent the company professionally and promote its mission, values, and employment opportunities throughout the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recruiting, human resources, staffing, sales, community outreach, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the home care, healthcare, senior care, staffing, or caregiving industry preferred.
• Knowledge of caregiver recruitment, staffing challenges, and employee retention strategies preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Alabama coastal service areas.
• Valid driver license with a clean MVR.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive applicants and employee information professionally.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, email, and applicant or employee documentation systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to attend recruiting events, job fairs, and community activities.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong recruiting, interviewing, and candidate engagement skills.
• Ability to confidently represent the company and communicate employment opportunities to potential candidates.
• Excellent networking and community outreach skills.
• Strong customer service and follow-up skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple recruiting needs, candidates, events, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to identify creative recruiting opportunities and develop new candidate referral sources.
• Professional presentation and ability to represent the company positively in the community.
• Ability to build trust and establish relationships with candidates and community partners.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing applications and employment documentation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing staffing needs and priorities.
• Comfortable with frequent travel and working outside of a traditional office environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, energetic, and results-driven with a strong understanding of the importance of hiring quality caregivers.