Talent Acquisition Specialist at Caring for Others – Portland, Oregon

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding of Caregivers to support client care needs across the organization. This role serves as the first point of connection for prospective Caregivers, building a strong pipeline of qualified candidates who align with the Company’s culture, service standards, and care expectations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages sourcing, screening, pre-employment requirements, onboarding coordination, and employee record maintenance while ensuring a professional and responsive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Caregiver positions, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer communication, and onboarding
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified Caregiver candidates through job boards, referrals, social platforms, community outreach, and passive sourcing
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, availability, work ethic, and alignment with Company culture and client care standards
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, background checks, credential verification, and onboarding documentation
• Partner with branch leadership and staffing teams to understand ongoing Caregiver hiring needs and priority openings
• Facilitate new Caregiver onboarding, orientation scheduling, and communication with internal stakeholders to ensure readiness for client assignments
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and employee records within the ATS
• Prepare and communicate offer details, including compensation and onboarding expectations
• Track recruiting metrics such as applicant flow, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and retention trends, making recommendations for improvement

Essential Job Functions (Required to perform with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Respond promptly and professionally to operational needs, concerns, disruptions and issues.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records and documents.
• Keen and rigorous attention to detail.
• Exercise sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Adhere to all company policies, confidentiality requirements, safety standards, and regulatory obligations including HIPAA.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while adapting to changing priorities and completing critical tasks with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR coordination required
• Experience recruiting Caregivers, CNAs, home health aides, or other service-based hourly roles strongly preferred
• Experience in home care, healthcare, or another client-service environment preferred
• Experience using ATS platforms, HRIS systems, and online sourcing tools preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (office environment)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment or tools required for the position
• Ability to move about the work area and between sites as needed

Work Location: On-site or remote in Arizona or Oregon

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Required Travel: No

About Us

At Caring for Others, our mission is to bring compassionate, life-affirming support into every home, helping people maintain the independence and dignity they deserve. Since 2007, we have provided high-quality care for aging and disabled adults, ensuring that golden years stay golden. We’re committed not only to the Clients we serve but also to the Employees who make that care possible, fostering a supportive, people-focused workplace.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical – Generous Allowance for Employee and Dependents
• Dental – Company Paid for Employee
• Vision – Company Paid for Employee
• Employee Assistance Plan – Company Paid
• Voluntary Benefits - LTD, Life, Accident and more
• 401k with Company match

Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caring for Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.