Cottage Health seeks a Talent Acquisition Coordinator who is responsible for providing support to the Talent Acquisition Team to create a best in class candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will provide coordination support while maintaining communication with candidates and provide updates and support throughout the recruiting lifecycle. This role will manage the onboarding process for new hires and help prepare the new hire for their first day of employment and orientation. They will also provide administrative support for programs and projects such as the Employee Referral Program, marketing and branding campaigns, candidate inquiries, and other projects that impact the candidate experience. Responsibilities include:
This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
1. Supports the Pre-boarding and On-boarding process for new hires into Cottage Health in accordance with legal and policy requirements. Coordinates appointments with new hires to complete paperwork and physicals. Ensures necessary clearances are obtained prior to start date (licensure verification, certifications, physical and background check, and work authorization). Assists with Orientation Day as needed.
2. Provides support for company events (sponsored or attending) including Meet & Greets, on-site interviews, new hire events, on and off-campus events.
3. Processes new hire incentives, such as employee referral bonuses, sign-on bonuses, rental assistance, and relocation reimbursement.
4. Acts as a resource to potential employees, current employees, and management regarding job openings and Recruitment policies and procedures.
5. Will be the liaison between Talent Acquisition and the internal Marketing Team to help build and maintain Recruitment Marketing and Branding collateral such as interview and on-boarding packets, email campaigns, as well as maintain up to date content on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
6. Welcomes and checks in new employees to orientation and follows up on missing paperwork if applicable.
7. Provides administrative support for internal Talent Acquisition programs or projects such as the Employee Referral Program, online marketing campaigns, candidate inquiries, and other projects that will help build candidate pipelines and impact candidate experience.
8. Performs all duties while demonstrating behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s culture and values. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Associate degree or combination of education and experience, using the standard of two years of experience equals one year of college.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Basic user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred: Experience with HRIS Systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Experience managing multiple, competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively by email and phone with internal and external customers. Polished and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Preferred: Two (2) years experience in a recruitment setting. Two (2) years related customer service and office experience.
About UsSkills Required
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Oracle Cloud
- Two years of recruitment experience
- Two years of related customer service and office experience
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cottage Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cottage Health.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
Cottage Health Insights
What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
