Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Candidate Sourcing, Screening & Talent Acquisition Partnership

  • Implement comprehensive sourcing strategies across multiple channels to identify qualified candidates
  • Conduct initial candidate assessments, phone screens, and interviews to evaluate fit and qualifications
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive engagement and relationship building
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition Consultants to present qualified candidates with detailed screening assessments
  • Collaborate on recruitment strategies and sourcing approaches to improve candidate quality and pipeline development
  • Support workforce planning initiatives through strategic sourcing partnerships

Pre-Employment Processing & Background Coordination 

  • Manage pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screens, and employment verifications
  • Coordinate credentialing processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements
  • Prepare and send contingent offer letters and welcome offer letters to candidates
  • Serve as primary point of contact for candidates during pre-employment phase, providing timely updates and guidance
  • Communicate pre-employment status updates and background check progress to Talent Acquisition Consultants and hiring teams
  • Track and resolve any issues or delays in background clearance processes

Onboarding Coordination & New Hire Support

  • Facilitate smooth transition from candidate acceptance through their first day of employment
  • Coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-start logistics to ensure readiness for day one
  • Provide exceptional candidate experience through responsive communication and proactive problem-solving throughout the pre-employment period
  • Serve as the primary support contact for new hires until their official start date

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of one year of experience in recruitment, human resources, or onboarding coordination

Desired Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of one year of Human Resources related experience.
  • Experience with passive candidate sourcing and marketing via online platforms, including a knowledge of Boolean language and developing search strings.
  • Knowledge and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Behavioral Assessments, and Digital Interviewing.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid position, requiring two (2) onsite days per month and occasional in-person attendance at recruiting events. 

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

  • Generous time off
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.