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Talent Acquisition Onboarding Specialist

Care Initiatives
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Care Initiatives is seeking an Talent Acquisition Onboarding Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team!

 

The Talent Acquisition Onboarding Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and positive experience for new employees as they join our organization. This position supports all aspects of the pre-employment process, including following up on new‑hire paperwork, completing reference checks, verifying licenses and certifications, and scheduling first‑day orientation. While working closely with the Talent Acquisition team, the Onboarding Specialist will help to create an exceptional candidate experience throughout the onboarding journey. This is a hybrid role based out of our corporate home office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

 

What you’ll do & key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for processing new-hire paperwork, including but not limited to reference checks, background checks, license and certification verifications, TB test results, initiating I‑9s, and other documents based on position requirements.
  • Coordinates and schedules new employee orientation and ensure employee has all information needed to start successfully.
  • Provide detailed progress updates with extreme accuracy in HRIS and ATS systems.
  • Efficiently convert applicants to hire removing barriers in the hiring process.
  • Conducts and maintains accountability of required pre-employment documentation with candidates to ensure all paperwork is collected in a timely manner.
  • Assist with recruiting and interviewing on an as needed basis.
  • Develops and maintains strong working relationships with talent acquisition partners and hiring managers and all levels of management.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or associate degree in human resources or related field - Preferred
  • Proven ability to communicate successfully and empathetically in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
  • Proficient with ATS/HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
  • Minimum 2 years of HR and/or Recruiting experience in the healthcare industry required

 

Why choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons: 

  • Unlimited vacation time. 
  • Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • On-demand pay... and more! 

 

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives! 

 

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

 

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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