Recruiting Specialist

Companions and Homemakers; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HouseWorks, LLC is seeking a Recruiting Specialist (Healthcare / Home Care) to manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume healthcare roles, including Home Health Aides. The role partners with hiring managers to clarify needs and uses an ATS, job boards, referrals, and community outreach for sourcing.

You will screen and interview candidates, explain pay and schedules, and participate in job fairs and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in recruiting or related roles, healthcare 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 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 partnerships (colleges, training programs, workforce agencies).
• Prepare and process new-hire paperwork and onboarding documents.
• Coordinate background and reference checks, and credential verification.
• Maintain compliance records including I-9, E-Verify, certifications, licenses, and other documentation.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee data in the ATS.
• Ensure compliance with EEO and applicable employment laws.
• Assist with recruiting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

ATS proficiency

Independent worker

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruiting Specialist (Healthcare / Home Care)

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

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, certifications, and location.

HouseWorks, LLC and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.