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Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Gainesville, FL

Salary: $20.96| Hr | Non - Exempt

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Meet and greet all applicants in a friendly customer service approach upon arrival to their appointments, interviews, testing, etc.
• Schedules backgrounds and coordinates applicant skills assessments, assists with interview schedule when needed. Monitors Jobs Calendar to prevent over-scheduling.
• Set up applicants with applicable testing, assessments and paperwork; explaining in detail the testing and paperwork process. Escort applicants to interviews.
• Monitors internship applications and routes to appropriate program for review. Coordinate and track internship onboarding and exit. Monitor, tracks and maintains active PRN agreements for regular exempt staff and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)
• Works with the recruiters to ensure all required and hiring documents for applicants are collected and assists with scanning new hire documents needed for New Hire Orientation. Assist with organization and close-out of job files.
• Responsible for recruiting several entry level positions such as dietary, maintenance and custodial, others, as needed.
• Initiates applicant background screening and drug screens and checks eligibility on a daily basis.
• Completes employment reference checks for PRN applicants who would report into Centralized Scheduling.
• Initiates and tracks department work-orders, credit card reconciliation, supply ordering/organization including printer cartridges, paper and other office supplies.
• Maintains position, proactive customer service approach through cooperation and communication within the Recruiting/Staffing department and other departments/programs within Meridian, as well as applicants and other stakeholders. Works proactively with recruiters and applicants keeping them abreast of pending items pending for on-boarding.
• Cross-train with Staffing and Main HR to serve as backup for lunch coverage, ad-hoc projects, as needed and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 2 Years of HR or recruiting setting strongly preferred; administrative, secretarial or clerical experience, dealing with the public may substitute for preferred experience.
• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking ability and a strong positive customer service attitude is crucial. Attention to detail a must.
• Proficiency in software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint is strongly preferred. AA or higher preferred. High school or GED required.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.