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Talent Acquisition/Human Resources Generalist

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 587671362

Posted On 03/13/2026

Job Overview

Drive Hiring. Build Teams. Make an Impact.

 

Hillcrest Family Services is seeking a Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist to lead recruitment efforts while supporting key HR initiatives across the organization.

 

This role is designed for someone who thrives in talent acquisition and wants to play a visible, strategic role in how teams are built—while also gaining meaningful exposure to broader HR functions. Approximately 70% of this position is dedicated to full-cycle recruiting, with the remaining focus on generalist responsibilities.

 

You will partner directly with leadership to attract top talent, strengthen hiring processes, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience—ultimately supporting Hillcrest’s mission to serve individuals and communities in meaningful ways.


What You’ll Do

 

Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus – ~70%)

  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
  • Proactively source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach
  • Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a responsive, professional, and engaging experience
  • Coordinate interviews, facilitate hiring decisions, and guide stakeholders through the process
  • Extend offers and support onboarding and new hire orientation
  • Maintain accurate data and reporting within the applicant tracking system

 

HR Generalist Support (~30%)

  • Assist with employee relations matters, including guidance and investigations as needed
  • Ensure accurate processing of HR transactions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
  • Maintain employee records and support HRIS data integrity
  • Assist with reporting, audits, and HR data analysis
  • Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives

 


What You Bring

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition or a blended recruiting/HR role, with strong experience managing full-cycle recruitment and sourcing strategies
  • Proven ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ATS/HRIS systems preferred (UKG a plus)

 

Why Join Hillcrest?

Hillcrest is a trusted provider of community mental health and wellness services for over 125 years, serving people across the lifespan through outpatient care, community services, and residential programs.

By joining our team, you will:

  • Play a direct role in building teams that deliver critical services
  • Partner closely with leadership and influence hiring strategy
  • Gain hands-on exposure to both recruitment and HR operations
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on growth and impact

Our Core Values

At Hillcrest, we live by our values:

Compassion — Care that honors each person’s journey
Trust — Honest, respectful relationships
Collaboration — Partnering for best outcomes
Inclusiveness — Embracing dignity and belonging for all


Apply Today

If you are a recruiter who wants to expand your HR experience—or an HR professional who thrives in talent acquisition—this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a measurable impact.

Apply today for consideration.

Primary Contact

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Human Resources

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563-557-8211

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-207-5051

Fax

humanresources@hillcrest-fs.org

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Job Details

Categories

Clerical/Office Administration
Human and Social Services
Human Resources
Information Technology/Telecommunications
Management/Executive
Retail Sales
Sales/Service

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

587671362

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260313

End Date

20260507

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~