HR Specialist

A respected senior care organization is seeking a HR Specialist to help build strong care teams across its local facilities. You’ll own the full hiring cycle for clinical and support roles, from sourcing through first day, and provide HR coordination support to the Director of Human Resources. If you know how to find good people on the Western Slope and want work that directly affects the quality of care residents receive, we’d like to talk with you.

• Source candidates through job boards, social media, cold calling, referrals, local schools and training programs, community events, and staffing partners
• Write and maintain compelling, compliant job postings
• Screen applicants by phone, schedule interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers
• Manage references, background checks, and drug screens in line with company policy and Colorado law
• Track candidates and report on recruiting activity and hiring results
• Help review and update job descriptions
• Meet a minimum hiring goal of 5 new hires per month

• Support the Director of Human Resources on employment matters and onboarding
• Keep personnel information confidential and records accurate
• Prepare required reports for leadership

This role is based in an office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a private office suitable for interviews. You’ll regularly interact with residents, families, and staff, many of whom may be navigating illness, hospice care, or grief.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of recruiting experience (healthcare, senior living, or high-volume hiring strongly preferred)
• Experience recruiting CNA, LPN, RN, caregivers, or other support staff strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law
• Familiarity with healthcare roles and licensure (CNA, LPN, RN, etc.)
• Comfort with an applicant tracking system, Microsoft Office, and standard office technology
• Clear, professional communication by phone, email, and in person
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple searches at once
• Experience partnering with facility leaders and HR leadership preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States