Recruiter- Pharmacy & Corporate Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Flexible schedule

Position Title: Recruiter – Pharmacy & Corporate
Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Reports To: HR Manager
Location: Maple Grove, MN

Thrifty White Pharmacy is a company owned by its employees. There are no outside shareholders that own the stock only as an investment. Thrifty White Pharmacy believes its greatest asset is loyal, hard-working people who cooperate in a spirit of teamwork to help the company grow and prosper. We also strongly believe in helping the communities we do business in. Our store managers, pharmacists, and hourly people are all expected to contribute to the community in whatever way they can. Our goal is to be the drug store of choice, to be the best drug store in each town we operate in.

The Recruiter – Pharmacy & Corporate Talant Acquisition is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy operations staff, as well as providing recruiting support for corporate office roles. This role partners closely with pharmacy leadership and corporate hiring managers to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality hiring that supports both frontline pharmacy operations and corporate business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pharmacy Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and pharmacy support roles
• Source licensed pharmacy professionals through job boards, professional associations, schools of pharmacy, and networking
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive pharmacy candidates
• Screen candidates for licensure eligibility, credentials, certifications, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate interviews with pharmacy managers and regional leadership
• Extend offers and negotiate compensation within approved guidelines
• Support high-volume hiring for new store openings, seasonal needs, and turnover coverage

2. Corporate Office Recruiting Support

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles (HR, finance, accounting, marketing, IT, operations, customer service, and leadership)
• Partner with corporate hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and hiring timelines
• Post and manage job openings across ATS and external platforms
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring panels
• Support internal transfers, promotions, and succession planning efforts

3. Sourcing & Employer Branding

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill pharmacist and technical roles
• Leverage social media, referrals, career fairs, and campus recruiting initiatives
• Build relationships with pharmacy schools, residency programs, and professional organizations
• Promote the employer brand to attract top pharmacy and corporate talent
• Represent the organization at job fairs and community recruiting events

4. Candidate Experience & Onboarding Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
• Ensure a positive, professional, and responsive candidate experience
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and credential verification
• Partner with HR and pharmacy leadership to support onboarding and orientation
• Ensure smooth transitions from offer acceptance to first day of employment

5. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and pharmacy-specific employment laws
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives
• Monitor licensure requirements, continuing education standards, and regulatory changes impacting pharmacy hiring

6. Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness)
• Analyze hiring trends and labor market conditions for pharmacists and corporate roles
• Provide regular updates to leadership on hiring progress and pipeline health
• Identify process improvements to enhance recruiting efficiency and quality-of-hire

7. Work Environment & Travel

• This role is a hybrid role in office, with regular travel to pharmacy locations, career fairs, technical and community collages, schools of pharmacy, and recruiting events.
• Travel (50% travel) will include same-day and overnight trips to support hiring needs, new store openings, and relationship-building with pharmacy leaders and academic partners.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–7 years of recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or pharmacy staffing
• Experience recruiting licensed professionals (e.g., pharmacists, nurses, or other clinicians)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and credentialing practices
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Workday)
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy environments
• Familiarity with pharmacy licensure requirements and regulatory standards
• Experience supporting corporate professional and leadership hiring
• HR or recruiting certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Campus recruiting or residency program recruiting experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Healthcare & pharmacy recruiting expertise
• Candidate sourcing & pipeline development
• Interviewing & assessment
• Negotiation & offer management
• Stakeholder partnership (pharmacy leaders & corporate managers)
• Compliance & credential verification
• Data analysis & recruitment reporting
• Time management & multitasking
• Confidentiality & professionalism

We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.

Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Flexible work from home options available.