Talent Acquisition/Recruiter

Arena Dentistry; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Dentistry in Waltham, MA is seeking a Talent Acquisition/Recruiter Coordinator to lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical, administrative, and leadership roles. You will oversee onboarding and training initiatives and partner with HR leadership to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent in a compliant, patient-focused environment.

This in-person, on-site role emphasizes building talent pipelines through educational partnerships, career fairs, and industry outreach to strengthen the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field (HR, business, healthcare administration) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Healthcare/dental or multi-location recruitment experience preferred.
• Occasional travel to educational institutions, career fairs, and networking events.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical, administrative, and leadership roles.
• Partner with Operations and Hiring Managers to identify staffing needs and priorities.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, educational institutions, and other channels.
• Oversee onboarding and training programs; monitor training records and compliance.
• Support HR operations and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Onboarding

Training coordination

HR operations

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business/Healthcare Admin

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

The Talent Acquisition/Recruiter Coordinator is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, overseeing employee onboarding and training initiatives, and supporting Human Resources operations. This position serves as a strategic partner to Operations and HR leadership to attract, hire, develop, and retain high-performing employees while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations. The role is responsible for building and maintaining talent pipelines through educational partnerships, industry networking, and externship programs while supporting employee development and organizational growth.

In-person position

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical, administrative, and leadership positions.
• Partner with Operations and Hiring Managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning priorities.
• Create and post job advertisements on recruiting platforms and company career pages.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, educational institutions, and other recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate hiring manager interviews.
• Maintain candidate communications throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Conduct reference checks and pre-employment verification processes.
• Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, applicant flow, candidate quality, and hiring effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.

Workforce Development, Industry Partnerships & Community Outreach

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with dental assisting schools, hygiene programs, colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and professional associations.
• Serve as the primary company liaison for educational institutions and training programs.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs, career fairs, networking events, open houses, and industry conferences to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the organization's employer brand. (Some travel will be required)

Training & Development Oversight

• Monitor training compliance through learning management systems and reporting tools.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external training programs.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Support employee engagement, professional development, and retention initiatives.
• Provide reporting and recommendations regarding training effectiveness and compliance.

Human Resources Support

• Support onboarding.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, including employee recognition programs, appreciation events, wellness activities, employee surveys, and efforts designed to promote a positive workplace culture and improve employee retention.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Experience recruiting in healthcare, dental, multi-location, or service-based organizations preferred.
• This position requires occasional travel between educational institutions, career fairs, and networking events to support recruitment, workforce development, training, and employee engagement initiatives.