Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is hiring a Recruitment Specialist in Gainesville, FL! We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and results-focused professional to support staffing needs and help ensure our teams are fully equipped to deliver on our lifesaving mission.

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma required
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
One year of talent recruitment or related experience
Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment processes
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to analyze data to guide decision-making and process improvements
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate hiring needs
Clear, professional communication - both written and verbal
A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and candidates
Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficient in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System
Valid driver’s license required; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Manage job postings across our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), state job boards, and other relevant platforms, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, and effective.
Monitor and refine job ad performance to continuously improve visibility and candidate engagement.
Identify effective recruitment channels for specific roles and regions, working closely with hiring managers to ensure messaging aligns with the role and target audience.
Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, remove bottlenecks, and enhance our hiring process.
Create and maintain ATS workflows, templates, and reports to make recruiting faster, smarter, and more consistent.
Anticipate hiring needs by reviewing workforce plans, market data, and organizational trends.
Train recruiters and hiring managers on ATS best practices.
Support the full hiring lifecycle, from reviewing applications to extending conditional offers.
Assist with volunteer and intern recruitment and tracking.
Coordinate career fairs, open houses, and outreach events to grow our talent pipeline and elevate our brand.
Assist General Counsel and the Recruitment Manager with ensuring job descriptions are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
Oversee and track our employee referral program.
Support onboarding and orientation for new team members.
Perform other special projects, as assigned.

Our Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
Access to wages prior to pay day

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $18.25 - $20.08 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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