Recruiting Specialist

Companions & Homemakers HCA #2052; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Companions & Homemakers HCA #2052 in Connecticut is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to manage the full recruitment life cycle for healthcare roles, including HHAs. The role involves partnering with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, screening interviews, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process.

The position is based in a Care Center office with approximately 20% local travel to job fairs and events, supporting community partnerships and compliant hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in recruiting, staffing, healthcare administration, or customer service (healthcare or home care experience preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities in a metrics-driven environment
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using ATS platforms
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume healthcare roles, including Home Health Aides (HHAs)
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements and hiring needs
• Source candidates using ATS, job boards, referrals, and community outreach
• Screen and interview candidates, clearly explaining job details, pay, schedules, and expectations
• Represent the organization at job fairs, hiring events, and local community partnerships

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

ATS familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Care Center (approximately 20% local travel)
Job Type: Full-Time

Recruiting Specialist (Healthcare / Home Care)

Position Summary

The Recruiting Specialist manages the full recruitment life cycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and compliance. This role partners closely with hiring leaders and plays a key role in ensuring a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring goals.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume healthcare roles, including Home Health Aides (HHAs)
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements and hiring needs
• Source candidates using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), job boards, referrals, and community outreach
• Screen and interview candidates, clearly explaining job details, pay, schedules, and expectations
• Represent the organization at job fairs, hiring events, and local community partnerships (colleges, training programs, workforce agencies)

Onboarding & Compliance

• Prepare and process new-hire paperwork and onboarding documents
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and credential verification
• Maintain compliance records including I-9, E-Verify, certifications, licenses, and other required documentation
• Ensure a smooth and professional onboarding experience for all new hires

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and employee data in the ATS
• Ensure compliance with EEO and applicable employment laws
• Assist with recruiting projects, process improvements, and team initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in recruiting, staffing, healthcare administration, or customer service (healthcare or home care experience preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities in a metrics-driven environment
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using ATS platforms
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team

Work Environment

• Position is based in a Care Center office setting
• Approximately 20% local travel for hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach

Compensation

Pay Range: $23–$26 per hour
Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, certificates, certifications, and location.