Temp Human Resources Specialist
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
Summary
The HR Specialist - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates for clinical and non-clinical positions at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital. This role serves as a strategic partner to department leaders, ensuring staffing needs are met through proactive sourcing, efficient hiring processes, and exceptional candidate experiences while maintaining compliance with all employment regulations and hospital policies.
Job description
Overview
The HR Specialist - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates for clinical and non-clinical positions at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital. This role serves as a strategic partner to department leaders, ensuring staffing needs are met through proactive sourcing, efficient hiring processes, and exceptional candidate experiences while maintaining compliance with all employment regulations and hospital policies.
Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for all assigned positions.
- Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Create and post job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms.
- Source active and passive candidates using various recruitment methods.
- Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, and candidate assessments.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and department leaders.
- Facilitate and participate in hiring events, job fairs, open houses, and community outreach programs.
- Develop relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
- Maintain candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
- Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and turnover trends.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with hiring managers and leadership.
Onboarding & Pre-Employment
- Coordinate all pre-employment processes, including background checks, reference checks, license verification, and drug screening.
- Ensure completion of all onboarding documentation and compliance requirements.
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
- Monitor onboarding progress to ensure a successful transition into employment.
HR Operations Support
- Maintain accurate recruitment and employee records.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Assist with employee relations matters as needed.
- Support retention initiatives and employee engagement activities.
- Participate in workforce planning and staffing initiatives.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
- Two or more years previous human resources office experience required.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred
- Two or more years previous human resources office experience required
Company overview
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is a leading psychiatric and addiction treatment center located in New Castle, Delaware. Operating as a 120-bed inpatient facility on an 11-acre campus, the hospital provides comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The organization specializes in treating substance abuse, chemical dependency, and a wide range of mental health disorders through multiple levels of care including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programming. Key services include medically monitored detoxification, adolescent behavioral health programs, adult inpatient psychiatric services, senior behavioral health care, and co-occurring disorder treatment. MeadowWood emphasizes compassionate, individualized care in a serene environment that allows patients to focus on recovery away from daily stresses. The hospital serves the Northern Delaware region including Wilmington, as well as parts of New Jersey and Maryland, and accepts major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and TRICARE. With a staff of 51-200 employees, MeadowWood maintains accreditation and is recognized for exceeding quality care standards in addiction treatment.