Recruiter

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be pivotal in managing all talent sourcing and recruitment facets for leadership positions across the portfolio, focusing on recruiting sales directors for our senior living communities. It requires a strategic, proactive recruiter who can identify and engage top talent that will drive occupancy and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in full-cycle recruiting, crafting innovative recruitment strategies including external talent sourcing, a proven track record of fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and a focus on a premium candidate experience during the full-cycle recruiting process. We welcome candidates with a background in the senior living, healthcare, or hospitality industries, or a background in relational sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement creative recruitment strategies to build robust internal and external candidate pools for leadership positions.
• Engage in proactive sourcing for leadership roles through various channels such as job boards, social media, executive search firms, and professional networking.
• Establish and nurture a network of industry contacts to share talent, gain market intelligence, and adopt best-practice recruiting methodologies.
• Conduct focused and inclusive recruitment drives to address the diverse needs of our leadership team.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle for key property and corporate leadership roles.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, Human Resources, and property leadership to ensure a stellar candidate experience.
• Apply behavior and competency-based interview techniques to assess candidates for knowledge, relevant skills, and cultural alignment.
• Efficiently manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure streamlined operations and compliance.
• Regularly generate and analyze key talent acquisition metrics to optimize sourcing strategies and refine recruitment processes.
• Maintain strict adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Educate Area and Corporate leadership on ATS processes and sourcing strategies, ensuring consistent application.
• Uphold and promote Cogir's core values and culture through all recruitment activities.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on sourcing and hiring for executive and leadership roles.
• Experience working in Senior Living, Healthcare, or Hospitality is strongly preferred.
• Experience in sales is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise with applicant tracking systems and advanced recruitment technologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies for leadership positions.
• Strong professional presence with a high level of integrity.
• Robust organizational and analytical skills.

Work Setting:

• In-person, Monday through Friday, out of our corporate office in Scottsdale.