Healthcare Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid) • Employment type: Contract • Salary: USD 67,000 - 75,000 per year • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Experience: 2+ years in recruitment

Responsibilities

• Forge strong partnerships with hiring managers to pinpoint staffing needs and deliver service-focused support.
• Collaborate with managers to define quality candidate profiles while honoring headcount budgets.
• Provide a smooth, positive experience for both hiring managers and candidates from application through offer, guiding interviews, salary guidance, and job offers.
• Source candidates through online channels, social networks, and professional communities.
• Coordinate the interview process, including screening calls, assessments, and final interviews.
• Oversee job requisition creation and approvals, posting roles across all job boards and career sites.
• Draft and manage offer letters in alignment with approved terms and compensation.
• Develop job descriptions and interview questions aligned to candidate profiles.
• Represent the organization at job fairs and recruitment events.
• Build and maintain relationships with past applicants and passive candidates to sustain talent pools.
• Stay current on job market trends to inform recruiting strategies.
• Support recruitment initiatives during new program implementations or business expansion.
• Evaluate candidate information using the Applicant Tracking System.
• Update recruitment metrics and dashboards to track progress.
• Meet or exceed goals and metrics defined by Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Lead employer branding efforts in collaboration with the Marketing team to attract top talent.
• Promote diverse representation at all organization levels and lead inclusion and belonging hiring efforts.
• Encourage teamwork within the TA team, share best practices, and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience.
• 2-5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience using diverse interview techniques.
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines and source passive candidates.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, social media platforms, job posting platforms, and vendor relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially during calls, follow-ups, and in-person interactions.
• Travel availability based on business needs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old, unless state regulations differ.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in line with HIPAA guidelines and professionalism.
• Ability to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing if applicable.
• Must pass education verification.
• Must obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
• Must pass a three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum insurance eligibility if driving is required.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System
• Microsoft Office
• Excel

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities

Additional Duties

• Adhere to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as outlined in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Monitor federal and state regulations and company policies, adapting to amendments as they occur.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• May involve close work with screens, frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, and finger dexterity.
• Eye-hand-foot coordination, color vision, and hearing capabilities required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds when necessary.

Work Environment

• Office setting or behavioral health facility environment.
• Potential contact with individuals who may be agitated or confused.

About Recovery Innovations

Recovery Innovations provides equal employment opportunities based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are a second chance employer and evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. Reasonable accommodation requests in the application or recruitment process can be made through our Accommodation request form. Benefits may vary by role and employment type.