HR Recruiter, Healthcare Staffing & Talent Acquisition
Overview
You will own the full recruitment lifecycle for nursing and clinical roles in Chicago, Illinois, from posting to offer stage. You will build talent pipelines and partner with leadership to secure CNAs, RNs, and other healthcare professionals. This contract role with potential for permanent placement supports a hospital or healthcare setting, where you will also handle HR operations, compliance tracking, and sensitive data with discretion. You will use HRIS and MEDITECH systems daily to manage records, track licensure, and coordinate onboarding. What sets this role apart is the direct impact on healthcare staffing during a critical time, with the opportunity to shape retention strategies.
What You'll Do9
- 1Manage staffing requests and move approved openings from posting to offer stage.
- 2Partner with leadership to develop strategies for attracting and retaining nursing and non-clinical talent.
- 3Build relationships with external recruiting resources, including agencies, job boards, and associations.
- 4Organize hiring events such as job fairs and open houses to expand candidate pipelines.
- 5Evaluate applicants through resume review, interviews, testing coordination, and reference checks.
- 6Prepare and communicate contingent offers, then coordinate pre-employment steps like physicals and drug screenings.
- 7Maintain recruiting reports, employee records, and onboarding data in HRIS and MEDITECH.
- 8Track and verify licensure and certifications for annual compliance activities.
- 9Collaborate across HR functions and escalate urgent issues to leadership.
Requirements8
- 1Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required.
- 22+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally in healthcare.
- 3Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and offer management.
- 4Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and candidate sourcing tools.
- 5Ability to recruit for nursing and specialized roles while managing multiple openings.
- 6Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 7Ability to handle confidential information with judgment and discretion.
- 8Experience with MEDITECH, HRIS, or HR certification is a plus.
Salary Insight
$52 - $60k per year
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