Staff Recruiting and Retention Specialist

A US News & World Report Best Nursing Home

The Pines at Glens Falls is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best Nursing Home, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You'll Do:

As a Staff Recruiting and Retention Specialist, you help hire and retain the highly skilled, extremely compassionate, dedicated teams that improve the lives of our guests and their families. Your expertise and understanding of the unique staffing needs of long-term care facilities will be instrumental in recruiting, hiring, and retaining the talent that achieves our business objectives and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY. This position will work more than 50% of the time at the facility and 25% or more of the time in the community
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract and hire qualified candidates for all positions within our skilled nursing and long-term care facility
• Create and implement staff retention initiatives, employee engagement activities, team recognition programs, and other initiatives that foster a positive work environment and reduce turnover
• Build strong partnerships and collaborate with hiring partners to understand business objectives, develop tailored recruiting strategies, and coordinate the full cycle hiring process for the center(s)
• Cultivate active and passive candidate pools through sourcing, community partnerships, social media, marketing, employee referrals, etc.
• Represent the care center(s) at job fairs, in the community, campus events, and through various professional associations
• Participate in the planning and execution of onboarding programs that set employees up for success and ensure a smooth transition into the organization
• Advise, train and influence partners and stakeholders regarding recruitment strategy, process optimization, candidate experience and technologies including the applicant tracking system
• Partner with HR Assistants to ensure the completion of applicant and new-hire documentation, screening and background requirements and other tasks through onboarding
• Monitor and analyze hiring and retention data, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

If you are an experienced human resource professional skilled at connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities and passionate about fostering a positive work environment, join our team as a Recruitment and Retention Specialist!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Glens Falls team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation including shift/weekend differentials
• Full-time medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Talent Acquisition Specialist include:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources ( HR ) or related field preferred
• 3+ yrs recruiting in healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care environment preferred; or 5+ yrs non-healthcare supporting multiple industries
• Past success implementing employee engagement and retention initiatives in healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and retention strategies, practices and tools including on-line and off-line sourcing activities
• Past success building influential client relationships, partnering effectively, and collaborating seamlessly across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with professional, educational and community organizations
• Excellent communication skills including the use of various modes and methods for outreach and engagement
• Self-directed with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Embraces the value and importance of being present in the care center and community

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.