Human Resources Recruiter in Sikeston, Missouri at Missouri Delta Medical Center

Summary of Position:

The HR Recruiter supports organizational staffing needs by managing recruitment, applicant tracking, onboarding, new hire documentation, and employee orientation. This role maintains accurate personnel records, responds to routine HR inquiries, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and licensing requirements.

Functions of Position:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process to support staffing needs across the organization, including job requisitions, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring.
• Administer the applicant tracking system and related recruitment workflows, including job postings, applicant status changes, offer preparation, and hiring documentation.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs, support candidate evaluation, recommend appropriate salary levels, and help ensure timely, compliant hiring decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining timely and professional communication regarding interviews, offers, declinations, and onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and may assist with candidate screening and interviews as needed.
• Process background checks, conflict checks, and other pre-employment requirements for new hires, ensuring accuracy and follow-up on any discrepancies.
• Manage onboarding activities for new employees, including new hire paperwork, personnel file setup, orientation coordination, and communication with managers and education staff.
• Coordinate new employee orientation, including agendas, schedules, training materials, and completion of required documentation.
• Verify that educational, licensure, and compliance requirements are met for new hires, contract staff, travel staff, and students, in accordance with position requirements and organizational standards.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee information in the HRIS, including status changes, pay changes, terminations, and related communication to appropriate departments.
• Maintain personnel files, training records, and other required employment documentation in an accurate, organized, and confidential manner.
• Monitor labor market trends, compensation practices, and recruitment conditions to support effective hiring strategies.
• Participate in and help organize job fairs, career fairs, college recruitment activities, and other professional recruitment events.
• Assist managers with recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation-related questions, workers’ compensation matters, and performance management support.
• Support continuous improvement by researching recruitment approaches, enhancing outreach strategies, and improving recruiting processes and candidate experience.
• Complete special projects, conduct research, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of human resources or related field experience required; recruitment or talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to assess inquiries, respond appropriately, and escalate issues when needed.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines within established time frames.

Working Conditions:

• This position primarily operates in an office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication are required.
• The role may require standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting of files or office materials.
• Occasional travel within the organization or to recruitment events may be required.