Recruiter at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

As a vital part of the Human Resources team, the Recruiter performs recruitment-related duties to ensure the timely recruitment, selection and hiring of qualified employees to meet the organization’s operational staffing needs. This position is also responsible for the full cycle of the recruitment/hiring process. This position is required to be on site and may be eligible for a hybrid schedule based on job performance.

1. Manages Job Postings through the Applicant Tracking System. Researches, recommends and utilizes creative sourcing tools aimed at reducing time to fill and cost per hire. Develops and implements effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit and select high-quality candidates for entry level, professional, leadership, clinical and technical job openings.
2. Conducts initial screening of applications. Based on work history, education, training, and salary requirements, refers qualified applicants to hiring managers for interviews within 48 hours. Ensures that necessary follow-up occurs in a timely manner.
3. Articulates and negotiates job offers for internal and external applicants within 24 hours. Ensures that necessary follow-up occurs in a timely manner. Clearly communicates all aspects of the offer, including salary, benefits, bonuses, etc.
4. Conducts and reviews reference, employment verification, education, and criminal background checks prior to the first day of employment. Conducts license and certification checks using primary source verification as appropriate. Meets with candidates to discuss background investigation findings, as necessary.
5. Ensures appropriate onboarding; interfaces with New Hires, Managers, Occupational Health Services and HR Colleagues in coordinating start dates, new employee orientation, new hire paperwork and satisfaction of pre-placement requirements. Coordinates and processes all offer letters and new hire paperwork. Audits new hire personnel files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
6. Supports the HR Business Partners with the management of the Shadowing Program.
7. Completes special projects as assigned. May be required to assist with New Employee Orientation.

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Preferred:

Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training in Human Resources, Compensation and/or Benefits

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

At least 3 years of experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Preferred:

• • Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
  • Experience in physician recruitment

License, Registry or Certification:

Required: None

Preferred: HR Certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Strong interpersonal skills; customer orientation; ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to research and analyze various types of information, ability to investigate and make recommendations to effectively resolve problems/issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or government law.