Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Coordinator

Caretech is seeking an onsite Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Coordinator in North Platte, Nebraska. This role focuses on attracting, recruiting, and onboarding caregivers and support staff, serving as the primary contact throughout the hiring journey to ensure a positive candidate experience. The position offers a base salary of USD 40,000 per year, with opportunities for performance bonuses tied to new hires, retention milestones, and branch goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting plans to increase caregiver applicants and improve quality.
• Actively source candidates via job boards, social media, events, community partnerships, schools, and referrals.
• Lead field recruiting efforts at job fairs and career events to build the candidate pipeline.
• Engage passive candidates currently employed by competitors and other healthcare organizations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future staffing needs.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and suggest improvements to processes and sources.
• Review applications and assess candidate qualifications.
• Conduct initial phone screens and interviews.
• Evaluate candidates for culture fit, professionalism, reliability, and caregiving competencies.
• Coordinate interviews with branch leadership when necessary.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and documentation.
• Manage candidates through all stages of the hiring process.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure all hiring documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to maintain engagement throughout onboarding.
• Monitor onboarding progress and proactively address delays or barriers.
• Ensure new hires attend scheduled orientation sessions.
• Confirm all required training and onboarding activities are completed.
• Facilitate a smooth handoff from recruiting to operations.
• Introduce new employees to their Care Coordinator and branch team.
• Support employee engagement during the first 90 days of employment.
• Conduct follow-up calls with newly hired employees.
• Identify early retention concerns and partner with branch leadership to resolve issues.
• Assist with employee recognition and referral initiatives.
• Support workforce development programs and recruiting campaigns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of recruiting, staffing, customer service, healthcare, or related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technology platforms.

Technologies

Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, DSPs, or healthcare personnel.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of home care, healthcare staffing, or human resources practices.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Success Metrics

• Number of qualified applicants generated
• Number of new hires and starts
• Orientation attendance rate
• 30-day retention rate
• 90-day retention rate
• Time-to-fill open positions
• Caregiver referral participation
• Candidate satisfaction and engagement

Compensation Structure

• Base Salary: USD 40,000 per year
• Performance Bonus Opportunities:
• New hire starts
• 30-day retention achievements
• 90-day retention achievements
• Branch hiring goal attainment
• Referral program success

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel locally for recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach, and branch visits.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.