Recruiter in Training

Vibra Healthcare; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare in Mechanicsburg, PA is offering an entry-level Recruiter in Training program designed to develop future healthcare recruiters through a structured twelve-month training plan. You will work with experienced recruiters to learn staffing, sourcing, compliance, candidate engagement, and client service.

As you demonstrate competency, you will handle increasing ownership of the recruiting process with the goal of achieving full productivity within six months.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Organizational and time-management skills essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Source healthcare professionals via job boards, referrals, networking, and outbound recruiting.
• Conduct candidate interviews and qualification assessments.
• Match candidates with client opportunities based on skills and goals.
• Present employment opportunities and guide candidates through hiring process.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout recruitment lifecycle.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.
• Represent Vibra Travels with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/ATS

Job description

Job Title

Recruiter in Training

Location

Onsite Corporate Office, Mechanicsburg, PA

Department & Reporting

Department: Recruiting
Reports To: Recruiting Manager
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Position Summary

The Recruiter in Training is an entry‑level recruiting position designed to develop future high‑performing healthcare recruiters through a structured twelve‑month training program. Participants will work alongside experienced recruiters while learning healthcare staffing, sourcing strategies, relationship management, compliance, candidate engagement, and client service. As competency and performance increase, the Recruiter in Training will assume greater ownership of the recruiting process, with the goal of achieving full productivity within six months.

Essential Responsibilities

• Source healthcare professionals through job boards, referrals, networking, social media, and outbound recruiting.
• Conduct candidate interviews and qualification assessments.
• Match candidates with client opportunities based on skills, experience, and career goals.
• Present employment opportunities and guide candidates through the hiring process.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and follow‑up.
• Build trust and long‑term relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Educate candidates regarding assignments, benefits, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
• Represent Vibra Travels with professionalism and integrity.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the applicant tracking system and CRM.
• Support credentialing and onboarding processes.
• Follow all company policies, healthcare regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain recruiting activity records and reporting metrics.

Training Program Phases

1. Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1‑4) – Healthcare staffing industry education, compliance and regulatory training, recruiting systems and technology, candidate experience standards, shadowing experienced recruiters.
2. Phase 2: Guided Production (Months 2‑3) – Candidate sourcing, screening, daily recruiting activity goals, weekly coaching sessions, introduction to client job matching.
3. Phase 3: Ramp to Independence (Months 3‑6) – Full cycle recruiting responsibilities, pipeline ownership, KPI tracking, performance coaching, increased independence.
4. Phase 4: Full Producer (Months 6‑12) – Achievement of full productivity expectations, long‑term relationship development, contribution to team success, opportunity to mentor future Recruiters in Training.

Performance Expectations

• Outbound recruiting calls
• Candidate submissions
• Candidate interviews completed
• Placements
• Pipeline growth
• Fill ratio
• Time to fill
• Candidate satisfaction
• Database activity
• CRM accuracy
• Attendance and participation in training
• Achievement of program milestones

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• One year of customer service, sales, recruiting, healthcare, or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Preferred: Healthcare staffing experience.
• Sales or recruiting experience.
• Experience working with CRM or applicant tracking systems.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Coachability
• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Results Orientation

Career Path

Successful completion of the Recruiter in Training Program prepares employees to transition into a full‑cycle Healthcare Recruiter role with full production expectations, expanded earning potential, and opportunities for advancement into Senior Recruiter, Team Lead, Recruiting Manager, and other leadership positions.

Benefits

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401(k) matching
• Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, etc.
• Pet insurance
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work‑life balance