HEALTHCARE RECRUITER

Drive healthcare recruitment end-to-end to support rapid growth across multiple Health Division service areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead accountability for development, recruitment, orientation, and promoting culture in partnership with Health Division leadership
• Own credential and licensing verification for active state licenses, certifications, and scope of practice, including verifying licenses through state systems prior to hire
• Track annual license and training expirations, renewals, and compliance risk monitoring
• Collect and review immunization records for healthcare staff prior to hire date
• Ensure onboarding and credentialing documentation is complete before the hire date
• Coordinate interview logistics and respond quickly on onboarding outcomes
• Forward qualified candidates to hiring managers for timely review
• Initiate standardized interview packets upon request to hire, including structured interview questions and interview materials management
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future opportunities
• Conduct reference checks and criminal history background verifications
• Negotiate job offers and terms of employment with selected candidates
• Perform proactive outreach to professional associations and targeted talent networks, including healthcare professionals and related agencies
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in healthcare recruitment
• Advertise job openings using social media, job boards, and other recruitment platforms, including the HRIS operating system
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of employment records using human resources management system software
• Provide guidance and support to candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Prepare and present recruitment reports and metrics for management on Health Division recruitment statistics
• Coordinate and prepare advertisements for internal and external employment opportunities, including external collaboration with career referral firms when necessary
• Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria
• Respond to questions from employees, supervisors, and external sources with basic information about HR and employment processes
• Understand work classification status and how it impacts employee benefits to complete the onboarding process
• Learn and provide basic benefit program information (group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), wellness benefits) as backup to the Benefits Specialist
• Conduct regular follow-ups with hiring managers and candidates to ensure recruitment timeliness
• Track and report key staffing activity metrics and collaborate with leadership to forecast workforce needs
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for high-demand roles
• Coordinate employee identification badge processing and issuance

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment or a related field
• Previous experience in healthcare recruitment or staffing desired
• Strong understanding of healthcare industry roles and requirements
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and/or HRIS recruitment software
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with healthcare industry terminology and standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proven track record of successful candidate placements
• Ability to travel as needed for job fairs, networking events, and client meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems software
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures; specific experience with indigenous communities and culture desired
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures (word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures)
• Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and professional and ethical behavior standards
• Ability to compose routine business correspondence
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Vision abilities required: reading, distance, computer, and color vision
• Talking and hearing are essential to communicate
• State and Tribal Background check
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• Native American Tribal & Indian Preferences
• Random Drug Testing
• Suquamish Tribe Vaccine Requirements

Technologies

• Applicant tracking systems
• HRIS recruitment software
• HRIS operating system
• Human resources management system software
• Human Resources Information Systems Software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Group health
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dental and vision
• Accident and disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness benefits

Job Conditions

• Principal job site: Administrative office at the Suquamish Tribal Center; may require hybrid location to fit Health Division Recruitment priorities
• General office environment with appropriate lighting and heat, adequate ventilation, and necessary equipment
• May require frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• May include prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, and reading
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required: reading, distance, computer, and color vision
• Talking and hearing are essential to communicate
• Multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions

Location

• Suquamish, WA (onsite)