Recruiter

Role: Recruiter

About the Role

The Recruiter is a full-time, on-site role based in Toms River, NJ, responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified caregivers and administrative staff for Award HomeCare.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting job openings
• Reviewing applications
• Conducting phone screens and in-person interviews
• Coordinating hiring decisions with hiring managers
• Managing the candidate pipeline
• Scheduling interviews
• Overseeing background checks and credential verification
• Ensuring a smooth onboarding process
• Building relationships with local schools, community organizations, and professional networks to develop candidate pipelines
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records
• Supporting compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating closely with operations and HR to understand staffing needs, improve retention initiatives, and enhance the overall candidate experience

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Applicant tracking systems
• Basic HR practices
• Proficiency with standard office software tools

Qualifications

• Strong skills in candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing, with the ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously
• Experience coordinating onboarding processes, including documentation, background checks, and credential verification
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., schools, community organizations)
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking with candidates from diverse backgrounds
• Previous recruiting experience in healthcare, home care, or a related service industry is preferred
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information and sensitive conversations
• Ability to work on-site in Toms River, NJ, and collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience