Associate Recruiter

*Please note this is a contract role with an estimated 4-6 month contract*

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA, FL, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WI & WY only)

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

The Associate Recruiter screens resumes of applicants in the application tracking system (ATS) to ensure they are minimally qualified against the job description. They will have direct interaction with the candidates when there are questions about their background, experience and required skills. The Associate Recruiter will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating resumes to identify the most qualified candidates for various positions within TriWest. This role is crucial in ensuring that our hiring process is efficient and provides a positive candidate experience.

Education & Experience

Required:

• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• High School diploma or G.E.D. 1+ years of corporate, staffing/search firm recruiting or recruiting coordinator experience
• Experience working in a high volume and high intensity environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers
• Demonstrated success in working independently and producing high quality work

Preferred:

• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft e-Recruit on-line recruiting tool

Key Responsibilities

• Partners closely with Sr. Recruiters on their open job requisitions and supports the prescreening process from the application in the ATS.
• Evaluate candidates' education, experience, and skills against job requirements.
• Will have email and phone communication with candidates to prequalify against a job description when there are not enough details on the resume and application to assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the role.
• Ask standardized questions to gather relevant information.
• Dispositions candidates in ATS based on meeting qualifications.
• Administers Predictive Index tool.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Extensive computer work with prolonged sitting, wearing of headset, typing, speaking on a phone.

Competencies

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach.

Creativity / Innovation: Ability to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; view change as necessary.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate it clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of employment law, PeopleSoft e-recruit on-line recruiting tool, and working knowledge of compensation practices.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
• Ability to work overtime, if needed • Onsite: Works within a standard office environment • Remote: Private and secure workspace and workstation with high speed internet is required

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.