Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Prairie Meadows is seeking an organized, motivated, and personable Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position plays an important role in attracting and selecting qualified candidates while creating a positive hiring and onboarding experience for new employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interviewing skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently manage recruitment and hiring activities. This position works closely with hiring managers and departments throughout the organization to meet staffing needs, ensure compliance with hiring requirements, and support a smooth transition for new employees.

•    Manage recruitment activities for assigned positions, from job posting through hiring and onboarding.

•    Review applications, conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and make hiring selections for positions designated for direct Human Resources hiring.

•    Screen and evaluate applicants for department-level positions, determining which qualified candidates advance to hiring managers for further consideration.

•    Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.

•    Prepare, post, and maintain job openings while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable union requirements.

•    Communicate professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process, including interview scheduling, selection decisions, employment offers, and pre-employment requirements.

•    Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug and breathalyzer testing, and Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) licensing.

•    Process new-hire and rehire documentation, coordinate online onboarding requirements, and prepare new employees for orientation.

•    Maintain accurate and confidential recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee records.

•    Represent Prairie Meadows at career fairs, school and community events, and other recruiting activities to attract qualified candidates.

•    Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and onboarding procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in Human Resources, recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or a related field. Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, coordinating hiring processes, and working with hiring managers. Strong communication, interpersonal, interviewing, and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to exercise independent judgment, make sound hiring decisions, and resolve recruitment-related issues. Strong professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn applicant tracking, HR, onboarding, and licensing systems. Experience working in a regulated or unionized environment preferred. Ability to work independently while building positive relationships with candidates, employees, managers, and community partners.