Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT BLUE RIDGE CARE

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our team is dedicated to reimagining how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, and high-quality services.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent to support Blue Ridge Care’s mission. This position manages the full cycle of recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for candidates and new hires alike.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting

• Manage and fully utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Provide recruiting analytics as needed and per schedule.

• Gather staffing needs from department managers and create and publish job ads, online and internally.

• Screen candidates and schedule interviews.

• Prepare and extend job offers.

• Participate in job fairs and other recruitment events.

• Assists with answering recruiting questions and escalating concerns to leadership as appropriate.

• Assign new hire checklist and pre-employment screenings (i.e. background check, drug test and employee health).

• Process internal transfers.

Onboarding

• Guides all new hires through the onboarding process, ensuring all employment and health documentation is completed accurately.

• Organize onboarding activities to make new employees feel welcome, create a positive impression and responding to their queries.

• Issue new hire ID badges and access badges.

• Track sign on bonuses and put in requests for clawback, when necessary.

• Track employee referral bonuses to ensure accurate processing.

• Process and maintain student onboarding; i.e background check, MVR and drug screening in accordance with organizational regulatory requirements.

• Must be very sensitive to the types of information processed within the HR Department.

• Recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvement in efficiency.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree, preferred.

• Prior experience in retail and administrative recruiting is required; healthcare recruiting experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize projects, effectively manage time.

• Possess interpersonal skills that promote effective communication.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to manage multiple open positions and meet hiring deadlines

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state and organization requirements and is in good working order. Must be willing to travel the entire service area.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Employee Thrift Shop Discount

• A mission-driven culture where your contributions matter every day.

Bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to a team that truly makes a difference. Apply today to help us support the health, happiness, and independence of those we serve.