Description
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven individual to join the team as a Recruitment Specialist in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for helping fill staff vacancies throughout the organization.
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 Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- 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
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
- Post all job openings online, in newspapers and other appropriate advertising sites; recommend appropriate specialized mediums for advertising specific positions and locations.
- Complete preliminary screening for all necessary LifeSouth positions
- Process and track applicant job submissions
- Act as a liaison between hiring managers and new hires and communicate expectations to both parties
- Attend career fairs for talent recruitment and ongoing company recognition, as needed
- Assist the Talent and Recruitment Coordinator in working with the Marketing Department in establishing and maintaining an employment brand for the company, both internally and externally, including digital and social media
- Utilize the internet and social media for recruitment of talent
- Perform reference checks for HQ positions, as needed
- Provide administrative support for Conditional Offer of Hire meetings, as needed
- Perform other special projects, as assigned
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- One (1) year of recruitment experience required
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office
- Knowledgeable in the use of digital and social media sites
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Proficient in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System
This is a full-time position. Staring salary range $18.25 - $20.08 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.
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.