HR Recruiter & Workforce Development Specialist

Title: Human Resource Recruiter & Workforce Development SpecialistDepartment: Human ResourcesStatus: Non-ExemptPosition Classification/Category: AdministrationLevel: N/ALocation: Upper Room Hourly Pay Range: Reports To: HR Manager Direct Reports: N/A

Summary of Position The Human Resources Recruiter & Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for leading talent acquisition and workforce development initiatives to support the organizations strategic staffing goals. This position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, develops talent pipelines, builds partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, coordinates workforce development programs and provides workforce analytics to support organizational growth. The Recruiter & Workforce Development Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for recruitment, workforce planning, employment branding, and talent attraction strategies.

Minimum Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to plan, prioritize and complete assigned tasks with a high level of accuracy. Ability to work well under time constraints while maintaining accurate records. Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Experience:o Minimum three (3) years of recruitment, talent acquisition, workforce development, or human resources experience.o Experience supporting and managing the full cycle of recruitment, with healthcare recruitment experience preferred.o Experience building partnerships with colleges, universities, workforce development agencies, and community organizations preferred.o Experience in using applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Travel required- Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan Counties Education: Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, Education, Public Administration, or related field required.

Certification(s)/Licensure:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.• Workforce Development certifications are desirable.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Continuous walking, standing and moving about. Human Resources Recruiter/Workforce Development Specialist Updated 11/11/2026• Frequently bends, kneels and crouches.• Frequently lifts, pushes or otherwise moves and positions patients or other objects, exerting up to 50 lbs.• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing.• Talk and hear.

Key Responsibilities 1. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, including workforce consultation, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection recommendations, offer coordination, and candidate relationship management.2. Partner with hiring managers and organizational leaders to identify workforce needs, forecast staffing requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies for current and future vacancies.3. Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for clinical, administrative, leadership, and hard-to-recruit positions through networking, workforce partnerships, referrals, professional associations, and recruitment outreach initiatives.4. Develop, coordinate, and evaluate workforce development programs, including internships, apprenticeships, externships, career pathway initiatives, and succession planning efforts designed to strengthen the organizations workforce pipeline.5. Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce trends, skill gaps, and future staffing challenges and recommend strategies to support workforce sustainability and employee advancement.6. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, workforce development boards, community organizations, and professional associations to support recruitment, career development, and workforce initiatives.7. Represent the organization at career fairs, workforce development events, educational institutions, networking events, and community outreach activities to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the organizations employer presence.8. Develop and implement recruitment marketing, employment branding, and outreach strategies designed to attract qualified candidates, promote organizational culture, and increase visibility within target labor markets.9. Create and maintain recruitment-related content for career sites, social media platforms, job advertisements, workforce development initiatives, and other recruitment communications.10. Monitor, analyze, and report recruitment and workforce metrics, including vacancy rates, time-to-fill, turnover trends, source effectiveness, pipeline activity, and workforce planning data, and provide recommendations to support strategic staffing decisions.11. Maintain recruitment records, applicant tracking systems, workforce reports, and dashboards to support operational and strategic decision-making.12. Ensure recruitment and workforce development activities comply with federal and state employment laws, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and equal employment opportunity requirements.13. Evaluate recruitment processes and workforce initiatives and recommend continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, retention outcomes, and overall organizational effectiveness.14. Coordinate the transition of selected candidates into the onboarding process and collaborate with Human Resources staff, hiring managers, and leadership to support successful new hire integration and retention efforts.15. Perform other duties and special projects assigned in support of Human Resources and organizationalbjectives.