HR Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in West Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Contract HR Recruiter to support high-volume recruiting and onboarding efforts for caregiver and home health positions across Western Massachusetts, with a primary focus on the Springfield area.

This is an in-office role ideal for an organized, service-focused recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage a high-volume hiring pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for caregiver and home health staff, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
• Support a high-volume recruiting pipeline and assist with onboarding approximately 20-25 caregivers at a time
• Conduct virtual interviews using Microsoft Teams and guide candidates through each stage of the hiring process
• Use applicant tracking systems and onboarding platforms to monitor candidate progress and maintain recruiting activity
• Complete new hire onboarding tasks, including I-9 processing, background checks, and credential verification
• Provide a high level of candidate support, including troubleshooting issues during the digital onboarding process
• Ensure recruiting and onboarding practices remain compliant with applicable state and federal employment regulations
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning and ongoing hiring needs
• Contribute to process improvements related to recruiting workflows, automation, candidate experience, and implementation of new systems or AI chatbot tools
• Participate in occasional travel to Leominster or Auburn, as well as up to 20% travel for job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach

• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR coordination, or onboarding required
• Experience with high-volume hiring preferred, ideally within healthcare, home health, staffing, or other fast-paced environments
• Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, virtual interview platforms, and onboarding tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting
• Excellent communication, customer service, and candidate relationship management skills
• Familiarity with employment documentation and compliance requirements, including I-9s and background screening, preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams preferred