HR & Recruitment Specialist

Who We Are
Empowered Services is a one-on-one Attendant Care agency supporting individuals in the
Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community across Oregon. We inspire and support
the unique individuals and families we serve, empowering them to participate in their communities
and live their best lives. Our core values drive everything we do: Integrity, Empathy, Synergy, Community, Advocacy,
and Legacy.

About the Role
We’re looking for an HR & Recruitment Specialist who is people-first, detail-driven, and ready to
manage the full employee lifecycle — from hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers,
and team members to onboarding, benefits coordination, and ongoing HR operations.
You’ll partner with our operations team to ensure caregivers and team members are recruited,
credentialed, and placed effectively. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

What You’ll Do
Recruit & Hire
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, and team
members
• Post jobs, source candidates, screen applications, and conduct interviews
• Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, role fit, and alignment with our mission
• Make hiring recommendations, prepare offers, and communicate with applicants
• Staff hiring events and job fairs in partnership with our community outreach team
• Move candidates efficiently through hiring and onboarding to meet staffing needs

Onboard & Credential
• Lead onboarding — paperwork, background checks, credentialing, and compliance
• Coordinate caregiver placement with our intake and matching teams
• Ensure all documentation meets Oregon regulatory standards
Support Our Team
• Administer benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Leave Oregon) and track leave
balances
• Maintain employee records in BambooHR, reconcile with our scheduling system, and ensure
data integrity across both platforms

• Support employee questions, assist with issue resolution, and conduct exit interviews
• Prepare internal communications on policy and compliance updates
• Track the employee referral program and associated bonuses

Ensure Compliance & Confidentiality
This role involves access to sensitive employee and customer information. You’ll be expected to
maintain strict confidentiality and support compliance across hiring, credentialing, and records
management.

What Success Looks Like
• Candidates move quickly through hiring and onboarding
• Employee records and compliance stay accurate and current
• New hires are ready to work and supported from day one
• Hiring and onboarding processes support workforce readiness and strong early retention

What You Bring
• A genuine heart for people and a passion for serving the IDD community
• Experience in recruiting, HR operations, benefits administration, or administrative
coordination
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal
• Highly organized with attention to detail in a high-volume environment
• Comfortable with HR software (BambooHR or similar) and Google/Windows platforms
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements preferred
• Familiarity with Oregon employment law and BOLI regulations preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred but not required
• Must be cleared through Oregon’s Background Check Unit (BCU)
• Knowledge of the I/DD community preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $29.00+
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and performance bonus
• 401K with 3% employer match

Why Empowered Services?

The right people make all the difference. As our HR & Recruitment Specialist, you’ll build the team
that ensures IDD individuals and families receive compassionate, dependable care. If you enjoy
working with people, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from
you. Empowered Services is an equal opportunity and fair chance employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital or family status, age, or any other protected class. We do not inquire into criminal history until after a conditional offer. A background check is required due to access to vulnerable individuals. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Empowered Services — Inspiration. Opportunity. Support.