Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

New Avenues to Independence, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Avenues to Independence, Inc. is seeking a Talent and Employment Engagement Specialist to manage high-volume DSP recruiting, deliver weekly onboarding sessions, and maintain strict compliance records.

You will foster supportive connections with new hires during their first year and beyond, ensuring a positive start and ongoing engagement. The role emphasizes building relationships, staying organized under a changing workload, and driving an engaging employee experience across the onboarding

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume recruiting or HR experience (healthcare/human services a plus).
• Sharp attention to detail - especially with compliance paperwork and deadlines.
• A warm, organized, can-do approach to onboarding and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting cycle for high-volume DSP hiring - from sourcing to offer.
• Lead engaging, well-organized onboarding sessions every week.
• Manage critical compliance records including Rapback, BCI/FBI background checks, and CPR certifications.
• Build genuine relationships with new hires through structured check-ins during their first year.
• Help shape a workplace where people want to stay and grow.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Compliance

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Are you a people-person who loves the fast pace of recruiting and the satisfaction of building great new-hire experiences? Join our team as a Talent and Employment Engagement Specialist, where you'll drive high-volume hiring for our Direct Support Professional team, run weekly onboarding sessions, keep compliance records airtight, and help every new employee feel supported through their first year and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Own the full recruiting cycle for high-volume DSP hiring - from sourcing to offer.
• Lead engaging, well-organized onboarding sessions every week.
• Manage critical compliance records including Rapback, BCI/FBI background checks, and CPR certifications.
• Build genuine relationships with new hires through structured check-ins during their first year.
• Help shape a workplace where people want to stay and grow.

Requirements

• 3+ years of high-volume recruiting or HR experience (healthcare/human services a plus).
• Sharp attention to detail - especially with compliance paperwork and deadlines.
• A warm, organized, can-do approach to onboarding and employee engagement.
• Comfort juggling a busy, ever-changing workload.

Why join us

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