Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Verbeck - El Cajon, CA 92020Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 HourlyJob Summary
This role is responsible for driving full-cycle recruiting efforts with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing and pipeline development for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles, including Direct Support, Clinical, and Community-Based roles i.e. respite workers, DSPs, . The position requires a strategic and execution-focused recruiter who can build talent pipelines, partner effectively with hiring managers, and utilize recruiting systems to optimize hiring outcomes while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development
Proactively source candidates through job boards, networking platforms, community partnerships, and direct outreach
Build and maintain active candidate pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to increase applicant flow and improve candidate quality
Utilize creative sourcing techniques beyond traditional job postings to attract passive candidates
Job Posting & Talent Attraction
Post and manage job openings across job boards, professional networks, and recruiting platforms
Partner with Marketing to enhance employer branding and recruitment campaigns
Track and analyze job posting performance; adjust strategies to improve reach, engagement, and conversion
Full-Cycle Recruiting Execution
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
Screen resumes, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interview processes
Support offer process and negotiations while balancing candidate expectations with internal compensation structures - Ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding handoff to appropriate teams
Candidate Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting process
Maintain consistent, timely, and professional communication to ensure a strong candidate experience
Build relationships with candidates to support both immediate hiring needs and future pipeline development
Hiring Manager Partnership
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
Provide visibility into pipeline status, sourcing effectiveness, and recruiting challenges
Partner with leaders to adjust strategies based on hiring demand and workforce needs
Internal Talent & Mobility
Support internal candidate pipelines and promote internal mobility opportunities
Partner with leaders to identify and develop internal talent pools
Recruiting Analytics & Reporting
Track and analyze recruiting metrics including pipeline health, source effectiveness, applicant flow, and time-to-fill
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve recruiting outcomes
Deliver regular reporting on recruiting performance using system dashboards
Recruiting Systems & Process Management
Utilize UKG Pro Recruiting to manage candidate flow and pipeline activity
Ensure accuracy and consistency in candidate stages, dispositions, and data tracking
Maintain clean and compliant candidate records within the ATS
Identify opportunities to improve and optimize recruiting workflows and processes within UKG
Partner cross-functionally with Payroll and internal stakeholders to ensure positions are properly created and aligned
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Education
3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience in healthcare, human services, or similar high-volume, compliance-driven environments, including hiring for direct support, caregiver, and/or clinical roles.
Managing hiring managers with urgent staffing needs
Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system, preferably UKG Pro Recruiting
Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, screening techniques, and recruiting best practices
Experience partnering with hiring managers to complete intake meetings
Ability to analyze recruiting data and translate insights into actionable improvements
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Additionally, the individual may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About HGH
Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services.  Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.
To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/