Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

HOME OF HOPE; Hoh (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Home of Hope in Washington is recruiting a Recruiter / Onboarding Specialist to support the hiring and onboarding process from interview to orientation. You will be a first point of contact for candidates and new employees, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and professional experience.

You will coordinate interviews, assess background checks and pre-employment screenings, process onboarding documentation, conduct new-hire orientation, and maintain accurate HR records to ensure a smooth start for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and new hires at different stages of the hiring process.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable communicating with applicants, employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Ability to learn and use HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and onboarding platforms.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and identify candidates who meet basic position requirements.
• Contact candidates and coordinate interview dates and times.
• Schedule interviews with supervisors and hiring managers.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Ensure hiring managers receive accurate candidate and interview information.
• Follow up on interview results and move candidates forward.
• Maintain candidate information and hiring statuses in the ATS.
• Help ensure job postings contain accurate titles, locations, supervisors, schedules, and other important information.
• Initiate and process onboarding paperwork through Paylocity.
• Monitor completion of onboarding forms and documentation.
• Review submitted documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Follow up with new hires about missing or incorrect information.
• Ensure employee information is entered accurately in HR systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors to prepare new employees to begin work.
• Maintain organized onboarding records.
• Review Form I-9 documentation for completeness.
• Verify I-9 sections are completed within timelines.
• Review acceptable employment eligibility documents.
• Identify incomplete I-9 documentation and request corrections.
• Maintain I-9 records per company procedures.
• Notify HR leadership of compliance concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Prepare for and conduct new-hire orientation.
• Welcome employees and outline Home of Hope's mission and culture.
• Explain employment policies, benefits, and training expectations.
• Ensure orientation documents are completed.
• Coordinate with HR and trainers for orientation sessions.
• Track orientation attendance and completion.
• Help new employees understand next steps after orientation.
• Maintain accurate recruiting and onboarding records.
• Protect confidential candidate and employee information.
• Respond professionally to candidates, new hires, and managers.
• Assist with recruiting events and community outreach.
• Assist with hiring reports and onboarding activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience.
• Assist with other HR duties and special projects as needed.

Job description

Home of Hope in Washington is recruiting a Recruiter / Onboarding Specialist to support the hiring and onboarding process from interview to orientation. You will be a first point of contact for candidates and new employees, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and professional experience.

You will coordinate interviews, assess background checks and pre-employment screenings, process onboarding documentation, conduct new-hire orientation, and maintain accurate HR records to ensure a smooth start for