Recruiter

La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 49 beds, helps transition children from neonatal or pediatric intensive care to home, by providing medical, rehabilitative and developmental care, and by training families to continue treatments and manage the necessary equipment in the home. La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions.

The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient-centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease.

Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for youth in care, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook County

SUMMARY: Hands-on recruiting responsibilities to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent. The individual will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, managing recruitment operations, building talent pipelines, and ensuring an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle to meet organizational talent needs.

· Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.

· Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through proactive outreach, job postings, and networking.

· Build and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and external vendors.

· Advise hiring teams on job requisitions, interview techniques, and selection processes.

· Manage recruitment tools, systems, and applicant tracking systems, recommending improvements as needed.

· Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate effectiveness and guide strategy.

· Organize and participate in hiring events to support the hospital’s talent strategy.

· Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and hospital policies.

Core Competencies

· Comprehensive knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle.

· Proven success in sourcing, talent pipeline development, and relationship management.

· Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on recruiting execution.

· Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.

· Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.

· Proficiency with recruitment technology and Microsoft Office Suite.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred.

Related Work Experience: Experience in healthcare or related industries strongly preferred.

Minimum number of years of experience required: 5–7 years of progressive healthcare recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruitment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of state, local, and federal employment requirements. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective professional relationships.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.