Sr. Recruiter - Chicago

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) a Fortune 1000 company, is the nation?s leading provider of government health insurance products dedicated to government-sponsored health plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, State Children?s Health Insurance Programs, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and others. Founded in 1985, our team of 2,500 associates and over 20,000 physician partners serve 1.4 million members across the U. S. Our company headquarters are based in Tampa, FL.

 

We are looking to add a Sr. Recruiter to our team.  If you truly believe in teamwork, consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and want to be a part of a dynamic, growing organization, then this may be the opportunity for you!

 



Job Summary:

Position is responsible for partnering with business lines to assess recruiting needs and with hiring managers to identify key recruitment issues. The incumbent will also implement and utilize effective recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates and conduct in-depth screening of perspective applicants and establish and maintain a strong recruiting presence and create an effective service image.

 

Essential Functions:

 Identify and recommend recruitment strategy for all assigned open positions and communicate strategy with hiring managers. Assist in writing and placing of advertisements and coordinate placement of open positions with recruitment agencies when appropriate. Screen resumes and applications, schedule applicant appointments, and conduct in-depth interviews. Refer eligible candidates to the hiring manager and schedule interviews when requested. Conduct reference checks, negotiate offer packages and draft offer letters for selected candidates. Provide guidance to management and associates on employment policies and procedures. Assist employees seeking transfer opportunities. Assist in updating job descriptions when turnover, restructuring and growth occur.Make recommendations to assist in the development of changes in employment procedures, policies and forms to better facilitate the recruiting process. Develop collaborative working relationships with recruitment agencies and representatives to ensure adequate coverage of personnel needs.

 

Education/Experience:Bachelor?s degree in business, marketing or human resources or equivalent work experience.Minimum of four (4) years of specialized recruitment and/or staffing experience, preferably in the health care field.PHR Certification a plus.

 







Computer Skills:Knowledge of email systems such a Microsoft Outlook sufficient to communicate with both internal and external contacts.Knowledge of general PC applications (Word, EXCEL, ACCESS) sufficient to create simple documents such as memos and reports.