HR Recruiter

Columbia County Health System
Dayton, Washington
$20 – $35/hour (DOE)
Full Time | 40 hours/week | Flexible Schedule

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This opportunity is being facilitated through Rural Staffing Services.

Rural healthcare hiring works best through relationships, not volume.

Our team personally reviews every candidate to understand your experience, your story, and what matters most to you in your next opportunity.

To ensure a thoughtful and efficient process for both candidates and the hospital, all initial inquiries and applications should come through this posting.

If you apply using the button below, our team will review your information and reach out to schedule a conversation. Qualified candidates will then be introduced to the leadership team at Columbia County Health System.

This approach helps ensure the right long term fit while saving valuable time for rural hospital teams that already wear many hats.

This Is More Than an HR Recruiter Role

This is your opportunity to become the first impression of an entire organization.

At Columbia County Health System, recruiting is not just about filling roles. It is about welcoming people into a mission, a team, and a community.

You will be the person candidates remember. The one who helps them feel comfortable, confident, and excited about what comes next.

You can teach recruiting skills.
You cannot teach personality.

Why This Role Matters

Every hire in a rural hospital matters.

You are not just coordinating interviews. You are helping bring in the nurse who will care for neighbors, the teammate who keeps operations running, and the leader who helps shape the future.

Your work directly impacts patient care, culture, and community.

What You Will Do

Screen, source, and communicate with applicants
Coordinate and attend interviews with hiring managers
Relay offers and hiring decisions with professionalism and care
Conduct reference checks
Lead New Employee Orientation and help new hires feel welcomed from day one
Post and manage open roles across departments
Support additional HR responsibilities and grow into a well rounded HR professional

You will also support recruiting systems, onboarding processes, compliance tracking, and help bring creative ideas to rural healthcare recruiting efforts.

What They Are Really Looking For (The Important Stuff)

Reliable and self driven
Professional while still being approachable and genuine
Comfortable in a fast paced environment with interruptions
Able to connect with all levels of an organization from housekeeping to executives
Open minded and able to see perspectives beyond your own
Looking for a long term opportunity, not just testing the waters
Able to work independently once trained without needing constant direction
Comfortable working with music playing in the background

This is a team that works hard, supports each other, and genuinely enjoys what they do.

About the Team

You will be working alongside a strong and supportive HR team that truly embodies rural healthcare values.

They are collaborative, welcoming, and invested in your success. There is a great balance here of doing meaningful work while also enjoying the people you work with.

This is not a rigid corporate HR environment. This is a place where you can be yourself, grow your career, and make a real impact.

About the Community

Dayton, Washington is a hidden gem in southeastern Washington.

It offers a slower pace of life, a welcoming small town feel, and beautiful surroundings near the Blue Mountains.

You will find a close knit community, access to outdoor recreation, and a lifestyle that allows you to truly feel connected to where you live and work.

About Columbia County Health System

Columbia County Health System is a mission driven organization focused on delivering high quality, whole person care to its region.

With a strong commitment to compassion, collaboration, and service, the team is dedicated not only to patient care but to supporting one another.

In rural healthcare, you are not just an employee. You are part of the community.

What You Will Bring

Interest in Human Resources or recruiting as a career path
Previous HR or recruiting experience is helpful but not required
Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
SHRM certification is a plus but not required

Most importantly
Strong interpersonal skills
A positive and team oriented mindset
A genuine desire to help people

A Place to Grow

This role can absolutely be an entry point into healthcare HR.

If you are the right fit, the team will support your growth, teach you the technical side, and help you build a long term career.

This is about potential, not perfection.

About Rural Staffing Services

Rural Staffing Services is a mission driven rural healthcare talent partner dedicated to supporting hospitals and communities across the country.

We believe rural healthcare is the heart of our communities. Our work is rooted in relationships, transparency, and a commitment to helping hospitals and healthcare professionals find the right long term fit.

Together is how rural survives. Heart is how it thrives.

Let's Connect

If this opportunity speaks to you, we would love to connect.

Use the Apply button below and our team will review your information and reach out soon to start the conversation.

Even if you are simply exploring what might be next, we are always happy to be a resource.