Job Description

The Recruiter (Level 1) is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of sourcing strategies to recruit and retain top health care professionals for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and the Icahn Medical Research Institute. Function as a liaison between Human Resources, Departments, Hiring managers and external clients to facilitate the various operational and staffing goals of ISSMS and the Icahn Medical Research Institute . Specific responsibilities (including but not limited to) are listed below.

The Recruiter I will recruit for a variety of positions including research scientists, research coordinators, clinical and administrative staff (including leadership roles.)

• Support company and departmental business goals by meeting/exceeding individual placement objectives by independent sourcing of candidates with minimal use of outside agencies.
• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers to understand staffing and operational needs and to develop recruitment strategies to source and secure qualified candidates. Provide ideas and direction to find the ideal candidates.
• Manage relationships with internal and external sourcing resources in order to fill the position in a timely and cost effectively matter.
• Serve as the liaison between the candidate and management during the interview and selection process. Consult and advise hiring managers on overall hiring process, collaborate on job requisition details and creation, and advise on effective candidate assessment/interview techniques.
• Consistently update applicant tracking system and hiring managers in a timely manner to ensure that hiring requirements are met.
• Identifying viable client prospects from various sources including directories, contact lists, databases, leads, internet resources, and personal networking.
• Place employment advertisements in various print media, approved Internet sites, agencies, schools.
• Attend recruitment events – career fairs, networking events and open houses, etc.
• Facilitate the requisition process by reviewing Job Descriptions, funding sources, position numbers for all approved requisitions to ensure accuracy and timely posting of positions.
• Monitor, update and review requisitions and applicant information in the applicant tracking database in addition to reviewing resumes, applications and entering offers in the system.
• Negotiate compensation package, sign-on bonus and relocation expenses with hiring managers and Compensation department to extend offer to candidate.
• Assists and follow up with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist regarding all facets of the Recruitment process to ensure that timely and effective recruitment practices are being executed.
• Oversee On-Boarding Specialist to ensure the completion of the on-boarding process such as the New Hire Physicals, Background Check and education verification.
• Mentor and assist Employment Coordinator in achieving professional success, development and achieving career goals.
• Assist departments, employees and all levels of management with various inquiries and concerns.
• Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors degree
• 2 years of recruiting/placement experience in the health care industry or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-volume, fast paced environment.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.