Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

UNKNOWN; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Peerstar is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to promoting recovery, empowerment, and wellness. They are seeking a Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment and manage onboarding across programs, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.

The role emphasizes sourcing, interviewing coordination, and maintaining candidate records, with a focus on compliance and timely onboarding in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of onboarding, HR, recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or healthcare administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple positions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with HR compliance and employment documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for positions including peer support specialists and program staff.
• Post and manage job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct candidate outreach, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate all pre-employment onboarding activities.
• Ensure completion of background checks, clearances, and required credentials.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and onboarding systems.
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and timelines.
• Assist with recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach.
• Manage I-9 verification and employment documentation compliance.
• Schedule orientation and required training.
• Track onboarding progress and proactively follow up on outstanding items.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruiting platforms

Job description

Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist

Summary

Peerstar is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to promoting recovery, empowerment, and wellness for individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges.

We are seeking a motivated and organized Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist to support hiring efforts as well as manage the pre-employment and onboarding process for new hires across multiple programs. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting the onboarding process. In addition, this position plays an important role in helping Peerstar attract talented individuals who are passionate about supporting recovery and community-based services.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a difference in communities

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for positions including peer support specialists and program staff.
• Post and manage job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct candidate outreach, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate all pre-employment onboarding activities.
• Ensure completion of background checks, clearances, and required credentials.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and onboarding systems.
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and timelines.
• Assist with recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach.
• Manage I-9 verification and employment documentation compliance.
• Schedule orientation and required training.
• Track onboarding progress and proactively follow up on outstanding items.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of onboarding, HR, recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or healthcare administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple positions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment documentation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms preferred.

About Peerstar

Peerstar is Pennsylvania’s largest and most established peer support provider, delivering Medicaid funded, home and community-based services statewide. Our work centers on recovery, engagement, and individualized support plans. Our peers are located throughout Pennsylvania, while our corporate operations team is based in Clifton, New Jersey.