Recruiter

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a qualified recruiter to coordinate employment activities for licensed, professional, clerical, and support positions. You will interview, screen, and refer applicants, while supporting retention efforts across departments.

The role partners with department leaders to plan staffing needs, verify credentials, and manage the recruitment lifecycle from posting to hire. 1–2 years of HR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws, EEO laws, and interviewing techniques.
• Proficient personal computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, screen, interview, and maintain contact with prospective employees; refer candidates to supervisor.
• Coordinate employee transfers and promotions.
• Collaborate with Department Directors on staffing needs and recruitment plans.
• Verify background information and initiate reference checks.
• Represent the hospital at Career Days and other recruitment events.
• Source and evaluate new candidate pipelines and sources.
• Manage requisition process and develop job descriptions with departments.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Recruitment

Interviewing

HR Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

ATS

Job description

Category

Professional

City

Jackson

State

Tennessee

Shift

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for coordinating all employment and recruitment activities for various positions of the facility, including licensed, professional, clerical and support services. This includes interviewing, screening and referral of applicants to hiring departments, as well as retention activities. Works closely with designated departments to insure WTH is hiring the best possible talent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews, screens, interviews and maintains on-going contact with prospective employees; refers candidates to appropriate supervisor and maintains current file of viable candidates for employment.
• Coordinates the employee transfer and promotion system in relation to areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with Department Directors concerning staffing needs and develop department specific recruitment plans.
• Verifies background information from educational institutions attended by qualified candidates. Initiates reference checks on selected applicants for verification of work performance and attendance from past or present employer(s).
• Represents hospital at events such as Career Days, other recruitment activities and events discussing health care career opportunities, as needed.
• Research and recommend new sources for candidates.
• In conjunction with designated departments, manages the requisition process and job descriptions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the Employment and Recruitment function.
• Knowledge in the management of the employment and recruitment functions, employment laws, EEO laws and interviewing techniques.
• Personal Computer experience required.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.