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Care Initiatives

Recruiting Coordinator

West Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

This role works closely with other recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers to help move candidates through the hiring pipeline while delivering a positive and professional candidate ...

Interstates

Recruiting Intern

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

This internship offers hands-on experience in sourcing, candidate engagement, and recruitment strategy, while working closely with experienced recruiters and hiring managers. If you want to learn the ...

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Interstates

Recruiting Intern

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

Learn about talent acquisition strategies and candidate management tools What You'll Do: * Assist recruiters in sourcing and screening candidates * Help coordinate interviews and communicate with ...

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ePATHUSA Inc

Recruitment Lead

Clive, IA

$75K - $85K/yr

... Recruiting team grows * Demonstrate good knowledge of a variety of technology concepts, practices, and procedures * Engage and influence hiring managers and candidates and build relationships

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How much do recruiting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for recruiting manager in Iowa is $64,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,900.00 and $74,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recruiting manager?

A recruiting manager sources, interviews, and ultimately hires employees. Recruiters oversee recruiting procedures like posting job openings, reading job applications, and creating onboarding processes. As a recruiting manager, you typically work in a company’s human resources department. Your responsibilities include supervising the recruitment team and reporting on its performance. Other duties include keeping track of recruiting metrics and taking steps to improve recruitment processes. You research and choose job advertising options and think strategically about how to represent your company’s brand to potential new hires. You also participate in job fairs and career events and meet with recent college graduates.

What is the difference between Recruiting Manager vs Recruiter?

AspectRecruiting ManagerRecruiter
ResponsibilitiesOversees recruiting strategies, manages recruitment teams, and develops hiring policies.Executes hiring processes, sources candidates, and conducts interviews.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in HR or recruiting, leadership skills.Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong communication skills.
Work EnvironmentTypically in an office, managing teams and collaborating with HR and hiring managers.Often in an office or remotely, directly engaging with candidates and hiring managers.

The main difference is that Recruiting Managers focus on overseeing the entire recruitment process and managing teams, while Recruiters handle the day-to-day candidate sourcing and interviewing. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges a recruiting manager faces when building and leading a recruiting team?

Recruiting Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing high-volume requisitions with maintaining a quality candidate experience, adapting to rapidly changing hiring needs, and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Additionally, they must foster collaboration within a diverse recruiting team and across departments like HR and hiring managers, all while staying current with best practices and compliance requirements. Effective communication, adaptability, and continuous process improvement are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring successful talent acquisition.
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Infographic showing various Recruiting Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,349 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Recruiting Coordinator

Care Initiatives

West Des Moines, IA • On-site, Remote

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Care Initiatives rating

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

212th of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, nine (9) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.
The Recruiting Coordinator supports day-to-day recruiting activities for Care Initiatives Home Office and Hospice based positions by assisting with candidate sourcing, conducting initial candidate screenings, and coordinating hiring processes to ensure timely and effective staffing outcomes. This role works closely with other recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers to help move candidates through the hiring pipeline while delivering a positive and professional candidate experience.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:
  • Support recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, career events, and other approved channels.
  • Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess basic qualifications, availability, licensure, and interest, and advance qualified candidates to other recruiters or hiring managers.
  • Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and preparation of interview materials.
  • Assist with the hiring process by preparing, and sending offer letters, coordinating offer acceptance, and ensuring required hiring steps are completed.
  • Provide a positive candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and follow-up throughout the recruitment process.
  • Accurately process and track pre-employment requirements, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of required licenses or certifications.
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system and related tools.
  • Support recruitment outreach efforts, including participation in job fairs, campus recruiting, and community events, as assigned.
  • Escalate complex candidate issues, compliance concerns, or hiring decisions to the recruiter or talent acquisition leadership as appropriate.

Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred; equivalent recruiting or sales experience considered.
  • 1 year of recruiting or human resources experience, preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of recruiting practices and candidate sourcing techniques.
  • Proficiency in maintaining compliance within a highly regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and troubleshoot hiring challenges.

Why choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:
  • Competitive compensation: Our team members earn an extremely competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more.
  • Digital wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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