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Dental Recruiter

Smalltown Dental Peoria, IL

Peoria, IL

1mo ago Closed

$55k - $70k/yr Full time Applicant Tracking System Campus Recruiting Candidate Screening

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 26, 2026).

Job Description

Smalltown Dental in Peoria, Illinois is seeking a relationship-driven Dental Recruiter to lead hiring and retention across its growing practices. This onsite role emphasizes community connection and long-term team development, attracting dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff through creative strategies and local partnerships. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $70,000 per year and requires travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all positions, including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff.
Build and sustain a robust candidate pipeline through active networking, outreach, and community involvement.
Establish and nurture relationships with dental schools, hygiene programs, and local organizations to ensure a steady flow of candidates.
Design and implement recruiting strategies tailored to Smalltown markets.
Manage job postings, screening, interviews, and offer processes.
Collaborate with Service Co. to understand staffing needs and workforce planning.
Represent the brand by visiting dental schools, career fairs, and networking events to attract top talent.
Forge strategic partnerships with dental education programs to support long-term recruiting efforts.
Engage prospective candidates through on-campus events, presentations, and one-on-one conversations.
Take on additional duties as assigned.
Develop and implement retention strategies to improve employee satisfaction.
Conduct regular check-ins with team members and leadership to gauge engagement and address concerns.
Assist with onboarding to ensure a smooth and welcoming new-hire experience.
Monitor turnover trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
Support culture-building initiatives across practices.

Requirements

Prior recruiting experience required; healthcare or dental background preferred.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to connect with candidates in a genuine, community-focused way.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
Experience with retention strategies or HR functions is a plus.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Pay

USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year

Experience

Recruiting: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel

25% (Required)

Work location

In person

Location

Peoria, IL (onsite)

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