HR Specialist

Position Overview

Location:

Albuquerque, NM.

Employment Type:

Contract | Open-Ended.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Pay Rate: $25.00–$29.00 per hour.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced HR Specialist for an open-ended contract opportunity in Albuquerque, NM. This fully onsite position will support recruitment, onboarding, new-hire orientation, employee records, and general human resources activities within a behavioral health hospital environment.

The HR Specialist will coordinate recruiting activities for clinical and nonclinical positions, manage candidate activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), support pre-employment requirements, and help ensure an organized and positive onboarding experience for new employees.

The ideal candidate has previous human resources and recruiting experience, hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and a strong background in onboarding and new-hire coordination. Previous healthcare, hospital, or behavioral health HR experience is highly preferred.

• Coordinate recruitment activities for clinical and nonclinical positions within a healthcare environment.
• Post job openings and maintain accurate job postings across applicable recruiting platforms.
• Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Assist with candidate screening and initial recruitment activities.
• Manage candidate records, hiring stages, recruiting activity, and status updates within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Schedule interviews and coordinate availability between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers and hospital leadership regarding recruiting needs, candidate activity, and hiring status.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, documentation, and new-hire onboarding activities.
• Track outstanding pre-employment and onboarding requirements and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with new-hire orientation and provide employees with a positive and organized onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate and confidential candidate and employee records.
• Ensure recruiting and onboarding documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Respond to general HR questions from employees and provide administrative support as needed.
• Support hospital leadership and employees with day-to-day human resources needs.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling employee, candidate, and organizational information.
• Assist with additional HR projects, recruiting initiatives, and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

• Previous experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related HR function.
• Previous recruitment experience required.
• Hands-on experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate records and recruiting activity.
• Experience coordinating new-hire onboarding and orientation.
• Strong understanding of recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, employees, hiring managers, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive employee and candidate information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Albuquerque, NM, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Previous healthcare recruiting or healthcare HR experience.
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