Recruiting & Onboarding Lead

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.  

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations. 

Workplace Culture:

Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together. 

Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include: 

• Compassion 
  Big heart, steady presence 

• Accountability 
  We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact. 

• Respect 
  We assume good intent and keep it real  

• Engagement 
  We lean in and figure it out together. 

• Support 
  We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites. 

These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community. 

Primary Work Location:  

This is NOT a remote position. Applicants must live near the SF Bay Area. 

This position is multi-site, required to travel between sites and work from sites as needed. Work from home at the discretion of the Director of People and Culture and the CEO. 

Job Summary:   

The Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Lead oversees recruiting coordination, onboarding operations, candidate experience, and hiring logistics across Cardea Health. This role is responsible for helping ensure efficient, organized, and high-quality hiring and onboarding processes that support organizational growth and workforce stability. 

This position supervises Recruiting Coordinators and partners closely with operational leaders and the People Operations & Employee Experience Manager to support staffing efforts, improve hiring processes, and create a positive onboarding experience for new employees. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Oversee day-to-day recruiting coordination and onboarding operations across multiple programs and sites  

• Supervise and support Recruiting Coordinators and recruiting support staff  

• Coordinate job postings, candidate tracking, interview scheduling, onboarding logistics, and hiring workflows  

• Partner with hiring managers regarding staffing needs, recruitment timelines, interview coordination, and onboarding preparation  

• Support sourcing efforts and candidate pipeline management for operational and clinical positions  

• Help maintain a positive, organized, and responsive candidate experience throughout the hiring process  

• Oversee onboarding processes including pre-employment requirements, orientation scheduling, system setup coordination, and onboarding communications  

• Ensure hiring and onboarding processes remain organized, timely, compliant, and consistent across locations  

• Assist with recruitment reporting, hiring metrics, staffing updates, and process improvement initiatives  

• Support recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach efforts, and workforce development initiatives as needed  

• Collaborate with People & Culture leadership to improve hiring strategies, onboarding experience, and workforce retention efforts  

• Assist with maintaining recruiting and onboarding documentation, templates, and process guides 

• Assist with training implementations and tracking of trainings completion.  

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills required  

• Ability to manage high-volume workflows and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment  

• Minimum 3 years of recruiting, onboarding, talent acquisition, or HR coordination experience required 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred  

• Experience supporting multi-site or operational workforces preferred  

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, HRIS systems, and onboarding platforms preferred 

• Previous experience supervising or leading recruiting support staff preferred 

• Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred 

• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office  preferred 

Physical Requirements:  

• Occasional sitting or stationary work 

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and ascending stairs 

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs 

• Frequent pushing and pulling 

• Frequent reaching high, low, and level 

Work Environment: 

• Multi-site, required to travel between sites and work from sites as needed. Work from home at the discretion of the Director of People and Culture and the CEO. 

Benefits: 

Employees in this role may be eligible for a range of benefits, including : 

• Employer-supported medical,  

• Access to dental and vision insurance,  

• Paid vacation and sick time,  

• Retirement plan (401k) participation with a company match,  

• Commuter benefits,  

• Long Term Disability,  

• Life Insurance 

• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on hours worked per week and length of employment 

• Specific details are provided in the benefits guide and are subject to change 

Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.