Recruitment Coordinator

Recruitment & Onboarding CoordinatorSalary: $26.00 - $33.80 / hourElderwood at Lockport | Lockport, NY | Full-time | OnsiteAt Elderwood at Lockport, hiring is directly connected to resident care. We are seeking an organized, responsive Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator who understands that filling open positions promptly helps our teams provide residents with the care and support they deserve.This is not a remote recruiting position or a traditional corporate talent acquisition role. You will work onsite, five days a week, as part of the daily life of a long-term care facility. You will meet candidates, coordinate interviews, welcome new employees, manage onboarding requirements, and work closely with facility leadership to keep hiring moving.You will have ownership - but you will not be working alone. The Recruitment Coordinator is supported by a dedicated Talent Acquisition Strategist and partners closely with facility leadership and the Human Resources team. While you are responsible for managing candidates and maintaining momentum at the facility level, you will have a collaborative recruiting partner available for strategy, support, and problem-solving.A long-term care facility is an active healthcare environment. Priorities can change quickly, overhead announcements and emergency codes are part of facility operations, and employees support residents and families through meaningful - and sometimes difficult - moments.The right person will be comfortable and composed in this setting. You do not need to be a healthcare recruiter, but you should understand that your work carries a real sense of urgency. Open positions affect employees, residents, families, and the facility's ability to provide consistent care.You may be a strong fit if you:Enjoy being onsite and building relationships face to faceStay organized while managing multiple candidates and deadlinesFollow through without needing frequent remindersCommunicate warmly, professionally, and directlyWork with urgency while maintaining accuracyRemain calm and adaptable when priorities changeAsk for support when needed and collaborate well with othersFind purpose in supporting the people who care for residentsAs the onsite Recruitment Coordinator, you will be the person closest to the facility's candidates, hiring managers, and new employees. You will be responsible for keeping candidates engaged and moving through each step of the process.You will also partner with a Talent Acquisition Strategist who can provide:Recruitment strategy and guidanceSupport with sourcing approaches and hard-to-fill positionsCollaboration on recruitment marketing and hiring eventsAssistance identifying barriers within the candidate pipelineA consistent resource for questions, problem-solving, and shared prioritiesThe goal is clear ownership with strong partnership: you will drive the onsite candidate experience and onboarding process, with support behind you.Success in this position is not measured only by the number of applications received. It means candidates receive timely communication, hiring managers know where their candidates stand, new employees arrive prepared, required documentation is complete, and open positions continue moving toward a successful hire. You will be trusted to take ownership of candidate management and onboarding, but you will be part of a team that shares the same goal: bringing the right people into Elderwood at Lockport so our residents receive the care they deserve.If you are an organized, hands-on coordinator who takes ownership, follows through, collaborates well, and wants your work to make a visible difference in a resident-centered healthcare setting, we invite you to apply.Elderwood at Lockport offers an onsite recruitment and onboarding opportunity for HR, recruiting, and administrative professionals throughout Lockport, South Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Gasport, Middleport, Pendleton, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, and surrounding communities. The location may also be accessible to candidates commuting from northern Niagara County, Medina and western Orleans County, eastern Niagara County, northern Erie County, and nearby areas.ResponsibilitiesRecruitment and candidate coordinationManage candidates from initial contact through interview, offer, and onboardingKeep candidates informed, engaged, and moving through the hiring processSource and interview candidates for facility openingsCoordinate interviews and follow up promptly with candidates and hiring managersMaintain, refresh, open, and close job requisitions in the applicant tracking systemPartner with the Talent Acquisition Strategist on recruitment priorities and hard-to-fill rolesParticipate in onsite interviews, job fairs, school partnerships, and community recruitment eventsSupport facility recruitment and retention meetings with accurate, timely reportsPromote and track Elderwood's Employee Referral ProgramNew-hire onboardingServe as a primary point of contact for new employeesPrepare and complete new-hire paperwork accurately and on timeConfirm completion of required pre-employment and regulatory documentationCoordinate physicals and required medical documentationVerify professional licenses, certifications, CPR, and other applicable credentialsSchedule new employees for General Orientation and deliver the HR training componentExplain benefit eligibility and support new employees through required enrollment stepsCreate a welcoming, organized onboarding experience from acceptance through the first dayHR and administrative supportMaintain accurate personnel records in accordance with policy and regulatory requirementsDocument employee status, pay, address, location, and other personnel changesCoordinate name badges, uniforms, business cards, and computer accessHandle confidential employee and candidate information with discretionRespond to employees seeking guidance on HR policies and proceduresReprioritize work as facility and staffing needs changeQualificationsWhat You'll Need as Recruitment & Onboarding CoordinatorRequiredA bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent HR experienceDemonstrated experience supporting recruitment and employee onboardingProficiency with computer applications and systemsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailThe ability to prioritize multiple candidates, tasks, and deadlinesClear and professional verbal and written communicationSound judgment when handling confidential informationA reliable, consistent onsite presence five days per weekThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.