Talent Acquisition Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist helps drive the full life cycle of recruitment, selection, and onboarding for positions hired by the CURE Corporate Office. The Talent Acquisition Specialist primarily focuses on international hospital and corporate positions and oversees the placement of positions based in the United States. 
This is a fully onsite, in-office position working from CURE's Corporate Headquarters located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. No relocation assistance will be provided and candidates will be required to relocate themselves to a daily drive-able distance from the office.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. CURE is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, maintain, and execute a global recruitment strategy to:
  • Increase awareness and exposure of potential candidates to CURE.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with hiring managers to collaborate on the recruitment process, including creating a recruitment strategy for each vacancy.
• Recommend updates to recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes and systems to the Chief Human Resource Officer to:
  • Enhance the candidate experience.
  • Comply with changing employment laws and regulations.
  • Improve the organization’s ability to assess and select candidates comprehensively.
• Manage the organization’s applicant tracking system, orient hiring managers and interviewers to the system, and leverage all functionalities for recruitment and selection processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in all recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, and stay updated on employment laws, regulations, and industry trends related to talent acquisition.
• Respond to and process employment inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate recruitment-related tasks, including:
  • Developing and distributing job postings (both internal and external).
  • Pre-screening candidates and liaising with hiring managers on candidate viability.
  • Coordinating the interview process, including scheduling (phone, Zoom, WhatsApp, and/or in-person).
  • Develop and distribute job postings (internal and external).
  • Pre-screen candidates and liaise with hiring managers on candidate viability.
  • Assist with travel planning for candidates related to interviews and post-interview site visits.
  • Develop and communicate employment offers in conjunction with the Chief Human Resource Officer and hiring managers.
  • Champion credentialing verification activities with local HR leader.
  • Attend conferences and other recruitment events; follow up with prospective candidates and interested parties.
• Manage communications and maintain relationships with a broad cross-section of candidates, often over long periods, as candidates assess their interest in international assignments.
• Assist with coordination of logistics related to the mobilization of new international co-workers, including:
  • Travel arrangements to the field location.
  • Pre-field, cross-cultural training (through an outside vendor).
  • Housing.
  • In-country transportation (vehicle).
  • Visas, medical licenses, work and residency permits.
  • School enrollments.
• Assist with an effective onboarding program to ensure proper orientation of new co-workers to their positions, the organization, its values and culture, and other factors to ensure their success and retention.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. 
3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruitment and selection. Previous experience in the healthcare arena is preferred; previous experience in the international arena a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Computer skills and the ability to learn HRIS system and applicant tracking system. 
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. 
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
4. Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills. 
5. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to liaise with candidates as well as with a number of internal customers (e.g. hiring managers). 
6. Familiarity with all state and federal regulations related to the recruitment function. 
7. Ability to maintain relationships with candidates over a long period of time.