Healthcare Recruiter

LifeWorx is a premier elder care and domestic staffing company seeking a Recruiting Associate to join our new Arlington, Virginia office, responsible for recruiting elder care candidates in the DMV region.

What are the responsibilities of a Recruiter?

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Sourcing: Manage the end-to-end hiring process, from posting job advertisements on various boards to executing proactive outreach and leveraging our network for referrals and new caregiver talent.
• In-Depth Candidate Screening: Review qualifications and requirements with applicants while thoroughly checking references from past clients to ensure high standards of care.
• In-Person Interviewing & Matching: Conduct thorough in-person interviews to gain deep insight into candidates' strengths, skill sets, and preferences, ensuring optimal, long-term placement matches.
• Compliance & Onboarding: Oversee background checks, verify certifications, and maintain accurate, up-to-date onboarding documentation.
• Sales Collaboration & Coverage: Assist Sales Managers with targeted candidate searches to recommend the best fits for open roles, and step in with short-term coverage assistance as needed.
• Financial & Payroll Administration: Review weekly invoicing logs for your assigned working caregivers to ensure precise client billing and timely payroll processing.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain lasting relationships with internal team members, Sales Managers, caregiver experts, and community partners to drive continued growth and engagement.

What are the requirements of a Recruiter?

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, along with a minimum of 2 years of professional office experience.
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, outstanding interpersonal abilities, and strong time-management habits.
• Work Schedule & Location: Full-time, in-office (Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM)
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed for training programs.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience in staffing/recruiting or working in a commission-based role.
• Industry Knowledge: Local market knowledge and/or familiarity with the medical/healthcare sector is a plus.

Why should you join our team?

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Strong commission potential based on recurring revenue generated by your candidates.
• Growth-Oriented: We have opened a new office or expanded territories each year for the last four years.
• Career Advancement: We mostly promote from within — this position has a high opportunity to grow into other areas of the business depending on skill set and interest.
• Autonomy & Empowerment: Trust is one of our core values, and the leadership team has no time or desire to micromanage.
• Balanced Evaluation: Results matter, but they are also weighed against effort and intent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total First-Year Earnings: $75,000 – $85,000 expected total compensation
• Base Salary: $45,000 – $60,000
• Commission Structure: Direct percentage of revenue generated by candidates you place (no draw). Target earnings of $500 – $700/week, paid out monthly.
• Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k): Employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid Time off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal/sick days, and 7 paid holidays available after 90-day probation.