Contract Recruiter (Remote)
About The Position
Healthcare Recruiter (Contract) – Fully Remote Supporting Legacy Community Health Contract Opportunity through Ascend HR Corp | HR Maximizer Location: Remote – United States Urgent hiring need — we are looking to hire 2 recruiters within the next week for a 4–5 month fully remote engagement supporting a major clinic expansion initiative. Ascend HR Corp | HR Maximizer is seeking experienced Healthcare Recruiters to support a high-priority hiring initiative for Legacy Community Health, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and one of the largest community health systems in the Gulf Coast region. This fully remote recruiting engagement supports Legacy’s talent acquisition team as they staff multiple clinics and healthcare programs across the Houston and Beaumont regions. We are looking for recruiters who can step in quickly, manage requisitions independently, communicate effectively with hiring managers, and deliver well-vetted candidates in a fast-moving healthcare environment. About Legacy Community Health Legacy Community Health is more than just a healthcare organization—it is a mission-driven leader dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to underserved communities. Legacy is: The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas One of the largest health centers in the Gulf Coast region Operating 50+ clinics across Houston and Beaumont A United Way affiliate since 1990 Home to the largest AmeriCorps program in the region Operator of the largest school-based health program in Texas Legacy ensures that individuals and families receive healthcare regardless of their ability to pay, while also serving insured and self-pay patients across the region. Recruiters supporting this initiative play a critical role in helping Legacy build the care teams that serve these communities every day. You will support recruiting efforts across clinical and operational roles and work closely with the Legacy Community Health Talent Acquisition leadership team. Recruiters in this role will manage requisitions independently while partnering closely with hiring managers to move candidates through the hiring process. We are particularly interested in recruiters who bring healthcare recruiting experience combined with strong agency recruiting fundamentals. Supporting Legacy Community Health means helping build the teams that provide healthcare to some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in Texas. The work done by this recruiting team directly impacts patient care, community health, and access to medical services across the region.
Requirements
- 3+ years of recruiting experience preferred
- Healthcare recruiting experience strongly preferred
- Experience in staffing agency or full-desk recruiting environments highly valued
- Ability to manage 35–40 active requisitions, occasionally flexing higher
- Strong candidate vetting skills – understanding motivations, movement, and potential risks
- Excellent communication and customer service with hiring managers
- Highly organized documentation and recruiting activity tracking
- Strong follow-through and responsiveness in a remote environment
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced hiring environment
- Creative sourcing and relationship-building skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ATS platforms such as JazzHR, Greenhouse, Workday, or similar systems is helpful.
- Recruiters with both agency and in-house recruiting experience often thrive in this environment because they understand the balance between speed, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- Managing assigned healthcare requisitions from intake through candidate presentation
- Sourcing candidates through databases, networking, and direct outreach
- Conducting candidate screenings and evaluating qualifications and motivations
- Presenting well-qualified candidates with organized notes and documentation
- Maintaining recruiting activity within the ATS
- Communicating regularly with hiring managers and recruiting leadership
- Providing timely follow-up with candidates and maintaining a strong candidate experience
- Operating efficiently in a high-volume recruiting environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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