On-boarding and Hiring Specialist

Unclassified - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

About the position

As an On-boarding and Hiring Specialist at Comfort Keepers of South Carolina, you will play a pivotal role in managing the entire life cycle of employee hiring and on-boarding processes. This position is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and possesses a unique gift for connecting with people while paying attention to details. You will be responsible for attracting top talent, evaluating candidates, and ensuring a seamless transition for new employees into the organization. Your contributions will significantly impact building a strong team and fostering a positive work environment. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Care Coordinators to understand staffing needs and participate in job fairs to promote the company and its mission. You will track hiring metrics, including time-to-hire and source of hire, to continuously improve the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will also include conducting initial screenings and in-person interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and cultural fit, extending job offers, and coordinating pre-employment screenings and background checks. You will develop and manage the on-boarding process for new employees, ensuring a positive and engaging experience from the moment they accept the offer to their first day and beyond. This includes coordinating orientation sessions to introduce new hires to the company culture, values, policies, and procedures, as well as preparing on-boarding kits and facilitating introductions to their CareTeam. Your role is crucial in creating unforgettable work experiences for our team and helping to develop the future of Comfort Keepers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Care Coordinators to understand staffing needs.
• Host and participate in job fairs.
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire.
• Conduct initial screenings and in-person interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Extend job offers to selected candidates.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings, background checks, and other hiring requirements as necessary.
• Develop and manage the on-boarding process for new employees, ensuring a positive and engaging experience from offer acceptance to the first day and beyond.
• Coordinate orientation sessions to introduce new hires to the company culture, values, policies, and procedures.
• Welcome new hires with prepared on-boarding kits and introduce them to their CareTeam.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and presentation skills.
• Energetic person with strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build and manage relationships at all levels of the company.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify improvements, and make simple decisions independently.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices.
• Strategic thinking, training and developmental skills, integrity, patience, and social responsibility.
• Strong team player with a results driven approach and who can work with limited guidance.
• Very strong work ethic (reliable) with 'can do' and collaborative attitude.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for helping others succeed and thrive in their roles.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment and on-boarding process.

Nice-to-haves

• Healthcare industry on-boarding and hiring experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid vacation & Sick time
• Life insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability benefits