Job Title: HR Generalist/Recruiter – Short Term Temporary Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Talent Acquisition Position Status: Exempt
Created: 8/2022

Company Overview

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is one of the most established, single brand dental organizations in the United States. Founded in Michigan over 45 years ago and now serving patients in nine states across 255 dental offices, th e Great Expressions strategic objective is to become the leading national Dental Services Organization—fueled by the Best Team Members working in a Be st Place to Work culture that culminates in delivering the B est Patient Experience in the industry.
Job Summary
Anticipated timeframe: November 17, 2026 - March 20, 2027
In a short-term assignment capacity, the HR Generalist/Recruiter drives end-to-end Talent Acquisition initiatives while providing secondary operational support across Enterprise and organizational Team Member needs via the HR Helpdesk, HR Mailbox, and special projects. With a primary focus on full-lifecycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, and onboarding execution, this role partners with regional leadership to attract and acquire top talent in a decentralized organization across multiple regional markets. Additionally, the HR Generalist/Recruiter offers guidance on foundational HR practices and supports strategic talent initiatives as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None – if does not apply to position

Duties & Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Sourcing (Primary Focus)
Manages full-lifecycle recruitment processes for clinical and administrative positions across assigned regional markets.
Leverages iCIMS and ATS workflows to source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Partners closely with operational leaders to identify staffing needs, job specifications, and recruitment strategies.
Executes proactive candidate outreach and pipeline building using active and passive sourcing strategies.
Coordinates candidate scheduling, interview feedback collection, job offer extensions, and negotiation processes.
Manages job posting requisitions, applicant flow, and requisition lifecycle metrics within DayForce.
Onboarding, Offboarding & Candidate Experience
Initiates contact with new hires to guide them through the onboarding experience and ensure seamless transitions into the organization.
Delivers engaging orientation and onboarding presentations covering Corporate Core Values & Culture, Handbook, General IT systems, and role-specific processes.
Creates, maintains, and updates position-specific onboarding and offboarding workflows.
Creates new employee files and ensures all pre-employment screening, credentialing, and required paperwork are collected within established timeframes.
Recommends and implements programs and resources to enhance the new employee onboarding experience.
Ensures HR Helpdesk and recruitment tickets are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Talent Management & Employee Relations Support
Serves as a point of contact for routine HR Helpdesk and Mailbox queries related to recruitment and general HR functions.
Provides guidance on interpreting company practices, handbook policies, and HR procedures.
Assists in reviewing documented coaching/disciplinary actions and supports conflict resolution initiatives as needed.
Partners with HR leadership on employee retention strategies, exit interviews, and workforce analytics.
Supports advanced Team Member relations matters or investigations on an ad-hoc or as-needed basis.
Administration & Compliance
Supports HRIS/DayForce system updates through form creation, process documentation, and user support.
Document updates to talent acquisition and HR processes, communicating changes to trained team members.
Manages administrative compliance tasks, including unemployment response administration and required file auditing.
All other tasks requested by Manager.

Preferred Skills

Bi-Lingual (Spanish)
DayForce Experience

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong expertise in full-lifecycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, and ATS administration (DayForce experience highly preferred).
Trusted Advisor; partners effectively with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to drive solution-based hiring outcomes.
High level of energy, self-confidence, initiative, and enthusiasm.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and HRIS/ATS systems.
Demonstrated success managing high-volume recruitment requisitions and multiple projects with effective prioritization and time management.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong presentation ability.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and professionally in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.
Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing hiring priorities and business needs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
3–5 years of dedicated experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruiting with exposure to generalist HR functions.
Experience recruiting within a multi-site, multi-state, or healthcare/dental organization preferred.
Active participation in professional HR/Recruiting organizations (e.g., SHRM, ATD) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

PSC:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
This is primarily a remote role; with onsite attendance as directed.

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