Human Resources Recruiter

Job Title: Human Resources Recruiter

Join our team as a Recruiter in Speare Memorial Hospital’s Human Resources Department and play a pivotal role in identifying staffing needs, attracting qualified candidates, coordinating interviews, facilitating the hiring process, and supporting a positive candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at talent acquisition, we want to hear from you!

About Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.

Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.

Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.

Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition approval through candidate selection, offer, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions, establish recruitment strategies, and identify qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, career fairs, schools, and other appropriate recruitment channels.
• Review applications and resumes, conduct initial screening interviews, and assess candidates against established qualifications and position requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining a positive candidate experience.
• Conduct reference checks, background checks, employment verification, and other pre-employment screening activities in accordance with Hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and extend employment offers and coordinate required pre-employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely recruitment records within the applicant tracking system and Human Resources information systems.
• Monitor open positions and recruitment activity and provide regular status updates to hiring managers and Human Resources leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, community agencies, and other potential sources of qualified candidates.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, community recruitment activities, and other employer-branding initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill, specialized, and clinical positions.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, and organizational information.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable federal and state employment laws, regulations, and Hospital policies.
• Assist with special Human Resources projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, Human Resources, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer processes.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and/or Human Resources information systems.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting and talent acquisition practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, employees, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information/applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to use creative and effective sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative Human Resources team.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to adapt to changing staffing needs and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Commitment to Speare Memorial Hospital's mission, values, service standards, and commitment to quality patient care.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting within a healthcare, hospital, medical practice, or other regulated environment.
• Experience recruiting for clinical, technical, administrative, and/or professional positions.
• Experience developing community and educational institution recruitment partnerships.

Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?

• Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts with employer contributions
• 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
• Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Generous Earned Time accrual
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance

Our Commitment

Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.