HR Assistant / Recruiter - Charlotte, NC
Friendly Dental Group is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Assistant / Recruiter to join our team. This role will support recruiting, onboarding, employee documentation, and day-to-day HR administrative needs.
The ideal candidate is organized, professional, self-motivated, and comfortable communicating with candidates, employees, and management. Previous HR, recruiting, or administrative experience is preferred.
What You’ll Do
- Manage job board postings and candidate responses
- Source, screen, and follow up with potential candidates by phone and email
- Schedule and conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews
- Assist with onboarding new employees and collecting required documentation
- Create, update, and maintain job descriptions and job posting content
- Help define hiring criteria and support the hiring process for open positions
- Maintain accurate employee records, including contact information, payroll-related details, time off, performance documentation, and other HR records
- Support the HR department with paperwork, documentation, audits, and filing
- Answer employee questions regarding basic HR policies and procedures
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee records and HR matters
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in recruiting, HR, hiring, or a related administrative role
- Experience using job boards, resume databases, sourcing tools, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional and friendly phone and email etiquette
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at once
- Basic knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and employment procedures preferred
- Customer-service mindset and ability to work well with candidates, employees, and management
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday
- Daytime hours
- In-person position
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
Careers at Friendly Dental Group
Friendly Dental Group is a dentist-owned dental practice group serving the Greater Charlotte area withover 30 office locations. For nearly two decades, we’ve built our reputation on providing consistent, high-quality dental care while creating stable, professional careers for the teams who support our practices every day.
We believe in doing things the right way—clear expectations, strong leadership, and respect for our people and our patients.
Why Work at Friendly Dental Group
We offer long-term career opportunities in a growing organization that values structure, accountability, and teamwork.
Team members can expect:
- A stable, established dental practice group with local leadership
- Multiple locations across the Greater Charlotte area, offering flexibility and growth opportunities
- Clear job responsibilities and performance expectations
- Competitive compensation based on role and experience
- Supportive management and well-defined operational processes
Many of our employees grow within the organization by taking on expanded responsibilities or moving into leadership roles as new offices open and teams grow.
Our Work Environment
Friendly Dental Group practices operate in a professional, patient-focused clinical environment. We emphasize:
- Team collaboration and communication
- Operational consistency across all locations
- Compliance with dental, healthcare, and workplace regulations
- Respect for patients, coworkers, and clinical standards
We’re looking for individuals who value reliability, professionalism, and contributing to a well-run practice.
Career Opportunities
We regularly hire for positions across our offices, including:
- General Dentists and Specialty Providers
- Dental Hygienists
- Dental Assistants (DA1, DA2, EDDA)
- Front Office and Patient Care Coordinators
- Office Managers and Regional Leadership
- Corporate and Administrative Support Roles
Each position includes a detailed job description outlining responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.
What We Look For
Successful candidates at Friendly Dental Group typically demonstrate:
- Relevant education, licensure, or experience for the role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependability and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based clinical environment
- Willingness to follow established policies, procedures, and compliance standards
We value experience—but we place equal importance on attitude, work ethic, and professionalism.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Friendly Dental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Join the Friendly Dental Group Team
If you’re looking for a professional dental organization with multiple locations, established systems, and opportunities for long-term growth, Friendly Dental Group offers a place to build a career—not just find a job.