HR Specialist

Position Overview Location: Albuquerque, NM. Employment Type: Contract | Open-Ended. Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite. Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Pay Rate: $25.00–$29.00 per hour. Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced HR Specialist for an open-ended contract opportunity in Albuquerque, NM. This fully onsite position will support recruitment, onboarding, new-hire orientation, employee records, and general human resources activities within a behavioral health hospital environment. The HR Specialist will coordinate recruiting activities for clinical and nonclinical positions, manage candidate activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), support pre-employment requirements, and help ensure an organized and positive onboarding experience for new employees. The ideal candidate has previous human resources and recruiting experience, hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and a strong background in onboarding and new-hire coordination. Previous healthcare, hospital, or behavioral health HR experience is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Coordinate recruitment activities for clinical and nonclinical positions within a healthcare environment. Post job openings and maintain accurate job postings across applicable recruiting platforms. Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates. Assist with candidate screening and initial recruitment activities. Manage candidate records, hiring stages, recruiting activity, and status updates within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Schedule interviews and coordinate availability between candidates and hiring managers. Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process. Partner with hiring managers and hospital leadership regarding recruiting needs, candidate activity, and hiring status. Coordinate pre-employment requirements, documentation, and new-hire onboarding activities. Track outstanding pre-employment and onboarding requirements and follow up to ensure timely completion. Assist with new-hire orientation and provide employees with a positive and organized onboarding experience. Maintain accurate and confidential candidate and employee records. Ensure recruiting and onboarding documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained. Respond to general HR questions from employees and provide administrative support as needed. Support hospital leadership and employees with day-to-day human resources needs. Maintain confidentiality when handling employee, candidate, and organizational information. Assist with additional HR projects, recruiting initiatives, and administrative responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications Previous experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related HR function. Previous recruitment experience required. Hands-on experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate records and recruiting activity. Experience coordinating new-hire onboarding and orientation. Strong understanding of recruiting and onboarding processes. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, employees, hiring managers, and organizational leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive employee and candidate information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to work 100% onsite in Albuquerque, NM, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Preferred Qualifications Previous healthcare recruiting or healthcare HR experience. Previous experience working within a hospital or clinical environment. Behavioral health recruiting or HR experience. Experience recruiting for both clinical and nonclinical positions. Experience supporting pre-employment requirements and new-hire documentation. Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and organizational leadership. Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners? At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect talented professionals with opportunities where their skills and experience can make an immediate impact. Our recruiting team provides personalized support, transparent communication, and guidance throughout the hiring process. This HR Specialist opportunity offers the chance to support recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations within a fast-paced healthcare environment while working closely with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and hospital leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr