Recruiting Coordinator

Care Initiatives
- Home Office, 1611 West Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Care Initiatives is seeking a
Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, nine (9) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The Recruiting Coordinator supports day ‑ to ‑ day recruiting activities for Care Initiatives Home Office and Hospice based positions by assisting with candidate sourcing, conducting initial candidate screenings, and coordinating hiring processes to ensure timely and effective staffing outcomes. This role works closely with other recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers to help move candidates through the hiring pipeline while delivering a positive and professional candidate experience.

• Support recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, career events, and other approved channels.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess basic qualifications, availability, licensure, and interest, and advance qualified candidates to other recruiters or hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and preparation of interview materials.
• Assist with the hiring process by preparing, and sending offer letters, coordinating offer acceptance, and ensuring required hiring steps are completed.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and follow ‑ up throughout the recruitment process.
• Accurately process and track pre ‑ employment requirements, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of required licenses or certifications.
• Maintain organized and up ‑ to ‑ date candidate records within the applicant tracking system and related tools.
• Support recruitment outreach efforts, including participation in job fairs, campus recruiting, and community events, as assigned.
• Escalate complex candidate issues, compliance concerns, or hiring decisions to the recruiter or talent acquisition leadership as appropriate.

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred; equivalent recruiting or sales experience considered.
• 1 year of recruiting or human resources experience, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of recruiting practices and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance within a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and troubleshoot hiring challenges.

• Competitive compensation: Our team members earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more.
• Digital wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmpative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Initiatives
- Home Office, 1611 West Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America