Talent Recruitment Coordinator

Are you someone who takes pride in getting the details right, enjoys finding better ways to do things, and isn't afraid to take ownership of a challenge?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a Talent Recruitment Coordinator to join our team in Gainesville, FL. This role is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply support the recruiting process. We're looking for someone who can help us strengthen how we recruit, improve how we use our tools and resources, and partner with leaders across the organization to drive progress toward our staffing goals. 

What You'll Do

As our Talent Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting recruitment efforts across LifeSouth. You'll work closely with district, regional, and headquarters leadership to understand staffing needs, identify recruiting challenges, and develop strategies to help move hiring efforts forward.

You'll also have ownership of several important pieces of our recruitment operation, including:

• Developing and executing recruitment strategies to support staffing goals
• Monitoring recruitment activity and data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
• Partnering with hiring managers to drive recruitment activity and progress toward staffing needs
• Managing job postings and recruitment advertising across multiple platforms
• Evaluating advertising performance and adjusting strategies based on results
• Maintaining and improving our applicant tracking system, recruitment workflows, templates, and resources
• Training and supporting hiring managers in effectively using recruitment systems and processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes, tools, and efficiencies
• Monitoring recruitment advertising expenditures and helping ensure resources are used effectively
• Reviewing and maintaining job descriptions and recruitment materials for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Supporting recruitment partnerships, career fairs, hiring events, and other talent initiatives

Who We're Looking For

This position is a good fit for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing accurate, polished work
• Naturally double-checks details and catch inconsistencies
• Enjoys analyzing information and using it to solve problems
• Is comfortable making recommendations rather than simply identifying problems
• Can build credibility and productive relationships with managers and leaders
• Knows how to follow up, keep things moving, and hold onto a goal without becoming discouraged
• Looks for ways to make processes more efficient and effective
• Can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality
• Is comfortable learning technology and helping others use it successfully

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in recruitment operations; or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience working with systems used for tracking, reporting, or data management
• Knowledge of recruitment practices, job advertising, and candidate sourcing strategies
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet LifeSouth's driver eligibility requirements
• Professional HR certification, preferred

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

This is a full-time, salaried position. Starting range is $50,000 – $55,000 annually. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need. 

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position. 

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.