Healthcare Recruitment Specialist (People Operations)

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $68,000 annually commensurate with experienceBenefits:We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.Overview:The Healthcare Recruitment Specialist is a full-cycle recruiting professional within the Housing Works People Operations team, responsible for leading hiring efforts across our healthcare and clinic operations. This role focuses on recruiting clinical talent including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other patient-facing healthcare staff.This position partners closely with Clinical Leadership, Human Resources, Hiring Managers, and external healthcare sourcing partners to attract, evaluate, and hire high-quality clinical candidates while ensuring compliance, speed-to-hire, and an exceptional candidate experience.This role is ideal for a recruiter with healthcare recruiting experience, strong pipeline-building skills, and the ability to manage high-volume clinical hiring while maintaining accurate data and reporting.Key Responsibilities : Healthcare Talent Sourcing & OutreachSource and attract qualified healthcare professionals using ATS systems, LinkedIn, Indeed (including sponsored postings), healthcare job boards (e.g., Health eCareers, PracticeLink), and professional networksBuild pipelines for high-demand clinical roles including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionalsPartner with nursing schools, medical programs, workforce development organizations, and healthcare associationsConduct cold outreach and targeted engagement campaigns for hard-to-fill clinical rolesRepresent Housing Works at healthcare-focused job fairs, conferences, and recruitment eventsTrack weekly sourcing activity, outreach efforts, and pipeline healthResume Review, Screening & Clinical InterviewingReview and screen 30-40 healthcare resumes weekly with a focus on licensure, credentials, and clinical experienceConduct at least 15 structured phone screens weekly, assessing clinical competency, certifications, and culture fitPartner with clinical hiring managers to align on candidate qualifications and role requirementsCoordinate interviews with physicians, clinic leadership, and department headsEnsure credentialing requirements (licenses, certifications, compliance) are verified early in the processMaintain compliance with healthcare hiring regulations and internal policiesHiring Coordination & Clinical Stakeholder SupportManage requisitions for clinic and healthcare roles through UKG.Serve as a strategic partner to clinic leadership, providing updates on pipeline, challenges, and hiring timelinesCoordinate background checks, credential verification, and pre-employment clearances specific to healthcare rolesSupport offer development and hiring decisions in partnership with HR and clinical leadershipAct as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycleRecruitment Tracking, Excel & Reporting (Critical Function)Maintain detailed Excel trackers for:Open clinical roles and hiring statusCandidate pipelines by specialty (RN, NP, MD, MA, etc.)Resume flow, screenings, interviews, and hiring outcomesTime-to-fill and recruitment funnel metricsKeep accurate and up-to-date candidate disposition and next stepsPrepare monthly recruiting reports highlighting clinical hiring activity, pipeline trends, and hiring outcomesEnsure data accuracy, especially related to credentialing and compliance trackingOnboarding & Healthcare Compliance SupportCoordinate onboarding for clinical hires, ensuring all healthcare compliance requirements are met (licenses, certifications, immunizations, etc.)Track and confirm completion of credentialing and onboarding documentation prior to start datePartner with HR and clinic leadership on onboarding timelines and readinessSupport orientation logistics and onboarding schedules for clinic staffConduct early check-ins with new clinical hires to support retention and engagementTrack 30/60/90-day milestones for healthcare employeesContinuous Improvement & Clinical Recruitment StrategyIdentify opportunities to improve healthcare recruiting processes, especially for hard-to-fill rolesRecommend new sourcing strategies for clinical talent pipelinesStay informed on healthcare labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and licensing requirementsSupport broader People Operations initiatives and workforce planning effortsQualifications3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years in healthcare recruiting strongly preferredProven experience hiring for clinical roles (RN, NP, MD, MA, etc.)Strong understanding of healthcare credentials, licensing, and compliance requirementsExperience managing high-volume recruitment in fast-paced environmentsProficiency in Excel and applicant tracking systemsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teamsWhat Success Looks Like in This RoleStrong pipelines built for critical clinical rolesReduced time-to-fill for nurses, providers, and clinic staffHigh-quality hires that meet clinical and compliance standardsPositive candidate and hiring manager experienceAccurate, consistent recruitment data and reportingBenefits:We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.orgHousing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.orgHousing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.