Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers to promote a positive candidate experience and support recruiting and talent initiatives. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also establish relationships with passive candidates, universities, technical schools, and industry groups in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Two or more years' experience recruiting within the healthcare sector (skilled nursing/post-acute care facility or clinical sourcing preferred) Two or more years' sourcing experience (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter) Recruiter certification (PRC, CIR, CSSR, CDR, CSMR, etc.) preferred HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred Specific Requirements Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be able to multi-task Demonstrate excellent customer service Demonstrate confidence in presentation skills and training individuals and/or groups Be high-energy and motivated to succeed with a competitive spirit Have intermediate to advanced search skills Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Be proficient with business devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, tablets, scanners, etc.) Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of recruitment practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing recruitment functions in the post-acute care sector Have the skills and abilities to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the recruitment department Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas. See position competencies for additional details Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understands and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Manage the start-to-finish recruitment process for assigned positions utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS) (e.g., posting requisitions, managing candidate activities and workflows, scheduling/coordinating interviews, screening applicants, verifying employment eligibility requirements, etc.) Promote a positive candidate experience including staying in close contact with candidates (e.g., phone calls, emails, in person meetings with new hires as requested, etc.) Utilize effective sourcing strategies to find and attract passive candidates and build a depth of talent pipelines and pools for assigned positions Establish professional networks for future talent Leverage and link to other external job board service providers and partners as appropriate (e.g., Indeed Direct, ZipRecruiter, community postings, notifications to local schools, etc.) Coach facility hiring managers on effective screening and selection techniques Ensure timely candidate feedback; and strive to create a positive candidate experience, including conducting follow-up calls/surveys Assist with calculating metrics: yields ratios, time-to-fill, cost per hire, applications processed, etc.; maintain records on recruitment activities to derive ROI; and run and prepare key metrics and reports from ATS and in-house systems Assist with ad hoc facility-based recruitment as requested (e.g., direct mailings, college recruitment, associate referral programs, advertising, sponsored ads, etc.) Represent the company professionally and effectively at job fairs/professional events/on-site hiring events Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language Lift 20 lbs. floor to waist, lift 20 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs., and push/pull 20 lbs.