HR & Recruitment Specialist

Empowered Services•Tualatin, OR

15h•$29

About The Position

We’re looking for an HR & Recruitment Specialist who is people-first, detail-driven, and ready to manage the full employee lifecycle — from hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, and team members to onboarding, benefits coordination, and ongoing HR operations. You’ll partner with our operations team to ensure caregivers and team members are recruited, credentialed, and placed effectively. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Requirements

A genuine heart for people and a passion for serving the IDD community
Experience in recruiting, HR operations, benefits administration, or administrative coordination
Strong communication skills — written and verbal
Highly organized with attention to detail in a high-volume environment
Comfortable with HR software (BambooHR or similar) and Google/Windows platforms
Must be cleared through Oregon’s Background Check Unit (BCU)
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements preferred
Familiarity with Oregon employment law and BOLI regulations preferred
Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred but not required
Knowledge of the I/DD community preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, and team members
Post jobs, source candidates, screen applications, and conduct interviews
Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, role fit, and alignment with our mission
Make hiring recommendations, prepare offers, and communicate with applicants
Staff hiring events and job fairs in partnership with our community outreach team
Move candidates efficiently through hiring and onboarding to meet staffing needs
Lead onboarding — paperwork, background checks, credentialing, and compliance
Coordinate caregiver placement with our intake and matching teams
Ensure all documentation meets Oregon regulatory standards
Administer benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Leave Oregon) and track leave balances
Maintain employee records in BambooHR, reconcile with our scheduling system, and ensure data integrity across both platforms
Support employee questions, assist with issue resolution, and conduct exit interviews
Prepare internal communications on policy and compliance updates
Track the employee referral program and associated bonuses