Recruitment Specialist

Step Up Rehab is seeking a dynamic and experienced Healthcare Recruiting Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for both clinical and non-clinical roles. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of healthcare recruiting experience, with a strong understanding of industry-specific hiring needs, including nurses, CNAs, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.

A background in Human Resources, Business, or Healthcare Administration is preferred.

We're looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high-volume recruitment, while also ensuring compliance with healthcare licensing, credentialing, and employment regulations such as HIPAA and FMLA.

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and healthcare recruitment platforms is essential.

This role requires strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to effectively engage with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership. Experience in onboarding, orientation, and retention initiatives is highly valued, as is the ability to implement strategic programs that enhance employee engagement and reduce turnover across our team.

If you're a recruitment professional, OR a Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence, Step Up Rehab welcomes your expertise.

The HR Assistant is responsible for managing the recruiting and day-to-day human resources operations in the facility. The HR Assistant is responsible for supporting HR policies and procedures and assuring compliance with those policies. The HR Assistant is involved in onboarding and orientation, benefits, leave requests, workers compensation, employee relations, performance management / progressive discipline process and retention efforts. Responsible for performing facility Human Resources functions in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and local laws, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in implementing Human Resources activities within the facility.

2. Promotes the implementation of facility-sponsored retention programs; assists department heads in the development and implementation of programs designed to improve staff engagement and retention.

3. Participates in retention bonus program where applicable.

4. Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation to review policies and procedures, employee handbook, employee benefits and other related requirements as relevant to the position and job functions.

5. Input new hires into payroll system and be the point of contact through the transition period.

6. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other departments within the facility, to assure that Human Resources activities meet the needs of the facility.

7. Communicates and assists employees in enrolling in the benefits program offerings.

8. Works with employees to complete required forms and documentation for FMLA and leaves of absence. Responsible for ensuring that employees receive all required notices and information relating to FMLA and other leaves of absence.

9. Acts as liaison between management and employees of the facility. Supports the facilities efforts and advises management of any issues/concerns or employee relations issues. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

10. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.