What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo?
Brief Description
Join our community
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.
Who are we
Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.
What you will be doing
The Recruiter is responsible for implementing innovative sourcing techniques to identify and attract top talent. This role is essential in supporting the company's mission by ensuring that the right individuals are hired to meet the organization’s needs. The Recruiter collaborates with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, create a positive candidate experience, and manage the hiring process from sourcing through onboarding.
We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:
If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.
Join our community
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.
Who are we
Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.
What you will be doing
The Recruiter is responsible for implementing innovative sourcing techniques to identify and attract top talent. This role is essential in supporting the company's mission by ensuring that the right individuals are hired to meet the organization’s needs. The Recruiter collaborates with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, create a positive candidate experience, and manage the hiring process from sourcing through onboarding.
- Create recruitment marketing plans to ensure maximum visibility among potential candidates.
- Identify appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the company.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand departmental staffing needs and provide strategic recruitment insights.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to determine the most effective recruiting process for each position.
- Utilize a variety of sourcing methods such as job boards, professional networks, social media platforms, career fairs, and community networking events.
- Build relationships with universities, employment agencies, and community organizations to attract diverse talent.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
- Conduct initial phone screens, evaluating candidates’ skills, experience, and alignment with company values.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring timely follow-up.
- Manage candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) throughout the recruitment process, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Extend verbal and written job offers in collaboration with hiring managers.
- Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, drug screening, and TB testing in partnership with the HR Administrative Assistant.
- Ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to Welcome Aboard, collaborating closely with hiring managers.
We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation and sick time
- 403B with company match
- HSA/flexible spending
- Short-term disability, long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance fund
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee resource network
- Eager to learn and apply recruiting best practices, with a proactive mindset and a passion for connecting people with opportunities.
- Related experience as a recruiter or in a similar HR role, with expertise in various sourcing techniques and tools.
- Proficiency in leveraging digital marketing tools (e.g., social media, email campaigns, content creation) to promote job openings and enhance candidate engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to build rapport and foster relationships—key traits for candidate engagement.
If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.
