Associate Recruiter/Recruiter

October 1, 2026
Morgantown, WV, US

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Achieves staffing objectives by sourcing, identifying, evaluating and engaging qualified candidates utilizing tools and programs designed to attract talent across the organization. Manages the full-cycle recruitment process in a fast paced, high volume environment. Prioritizes and multi-tasks workflow. Manages multiple candidates at varying stages of the recruitment process simultaneously, while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

  1. Master’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or other related degree AND one (1) year of professional human resources experience

OR Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or other related degree AND two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience is required

OR High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience within Human Resources specializing in recruitment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

  1. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification desired
  2. LinkedIn Recruiter certificate desired

EXPERIENCE

  1. Recent work experience in healthcare setting desired

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Perform activities related to the recruitment of qualified staff for assigned areas in accordance with the values, goals, and objectives of WVU Medicine and within Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
  2. Develops and implements effective short and long term recruitment plans to assure the availability of competent staff for WVU Medicine in coordination with appropriate management staff.
  3. Reviews applications and resumes and utilizes assessments and selection tools to assess candidate qualifications.
  4. Proactively sources to improve candidate pools and utilizes a wide variety of sourcing techniques to establish quality applicants
  5. Conducts candidate screens and interviews utilizing employee selection processes.
  6. In collaboration with employee relations and business partners, compiles reports and analyzes statistical data including turnover, vacancy rate, and selection processes that support recruiting levels.
  7. Participates in and coordinates career events and related activities with educational institutions and appropriate organizations to maintain a positive hospital image and furthers recruitment efforts. Promotes WVU Medicine as an employer of choice.
  8. Develops and utilizes sourcing plans and activities to improve candidate pools.
  9. Coordinates hiring process and scheduling for new employees assuring completion of required procedures including physical/drug screen, criminal background check, references, licensure verification, etc.
  10. Partners with HR Business Partners and management to develop, maintain, and implement recruitment plans for assigned area of responsibility.
  11. Develops and maintains professional relationships with educational institutions and placement offices as a source to generate qualified applicants.
  12. Consistently follows nondiscriminatory practices within recruitment process.
  13. Utilize technologies that support the HR function. (ATS, HRIS, HR Products and Vendors)
  14. Establish and maintain professional relationship with HR team members and hospital staff.
  15. Coordinate candidate interviews, maintain schedules, and ensure timely follow up to applicants and Hiring Managers.
  16. Provides input to HR leadership and/or benefits and compensation related to recruitment trends and market sensitivity of specific positions.
  17. Determines salary recommendations for new and transferring employees following the organization’s compensation philosophy and salary administration guidelines.
  18. Consults with business partners and shares recruitment expertise and knowledge to enhance selection process and compensation determination.
  19. Actively participates in departmental and functional meetings and activities.
  20. Consults with other key stakeholders within WVU Medicine on strategies for recruitment. Establish and maintain professional relationships with HR Team members and hospital staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  1. Ability to travel to recruitment and other HR events is required. Travel will primarily be during the Fall and Spring recruitment season. However, travel at other times may also be required.

Additional Job Description

We will hire with the title of Associate Recruiter or Recruiter, depending on the level of the candidate's experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

557 WVUH HR Recruiting

Address

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.