BA

5 yrs

None

The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service and positively representing the university; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; reporting to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; traveling locally, regionally and nationally; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the university; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently.

Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.

It is the perfect time to join the thriving UK HealthCare team. Due to the exponential growth and future projected growth of UK HealthCare, we are searching for an experienced professional to serve as a Healthcare Recruiter. This position will be key in finding talent for our world-class health system that reflects our values of innovation, respect, compassion, teamwork and diversity.

The Healthcare Recruiter will work with key stakeholders to develop and implement creative recruitment strategies to attract quality healthcare professionals for key positions throughout UK HealthCare. Recruitment strategies include direct outreach to potential candidates (e.g. emails, calls, etc.), leveraging social media tools and resources, and networking with professional associations. Building and maintaining high touch communication with identified talent and creating a candidate database of high potential/qualified individuals is a core function for this role.

Other responsibilities will include:

The ideal candidate will possess strong recruitment and relationship management skills, have a strategic, innovative, and entrepreneur mindset, value diversity and inclusion, enjoy networking and collaboration, as well as have a high-level and professionalism.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.