Onboarding Specialist - Talent Acquisition
UAB Medicine / UAB
Birmingham, AL · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
Position Overview
Pay range: $19.80 - $32.17/ hour
Schedule: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
The Employment Specialist I coordinates the front desk operations for the Employment/Talent Acquisition Department. The Employment Specialist l performs candidate onboarding and support responsibilities as delegated by the Employment Services Leadership to assist with efforts in recruitment, onboarding, and hiring according to established procedures and policies. Also includes administrative responsibilities to maintain confidential records associated with the employment process. Processes I-9s through the I-9 lifecycle in compliance with Federal regulations and guidelines including e-Verify. Meets with new hires and finalizes new employee paperwork and completes new employee badge as part of the Onboarding process. Other duties as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete a variety of duties with Pre-Hire and Onboarding process for new hires: Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
Meets with hires to complete necessary paperwork in the Onboarding process
Assists new hires as needed with onboarding questions such as resetting passwords
Assist in ad-hoc HR projects as needed
Coordinate and manage Onboarding Appointment calendar/system including rescheduling
Assist with creating, printing, and scanning ID badges for new hires and other employees as needed including edits made within UAB CHEF Badge System
Distribute ID badges for new hires
Complete administrative tasks related to candidate onboarding to facilitate a smooth operation of the department for staff and visitors: Answer questions concerning departmental issues from visitors or telephone calls when appropriate
Redirecting HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
Liaise with other departments or functions as needed (payroll, records, etc.)
Participate in cross functional training for new Employment Staff Members.
Assist employees with ID Badge replacement
Performs general office and administrative tasks, responsible for maintenance of confidential files: Monitoring systems for accuracy of information as it relates to I-9 processing
Maintain employment supplies, equipment and forms inventory
Maintain badge supplies, equipment and forms inventory including UAB Emergency Badge Cards
Process invoices for payment
Assist with making ID badges for new hires and other employees as needed
Administrative tasks as delegated by Leadership and other staff
Maintain I-9 files. Reviews forms are complete and accurate for audit purposes
Submit competency related documents to Imaging
Qualifications
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. One (1) year of experience in employment/recruitment, or business office setting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; possess exceptional telephone & customer service skills; and be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) respect and preserve the confidential data to which this position has access,(5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual or situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
Preferred: Previous experience working in Human Resources in a healthcare recruitment setting and processing I-9 documents preferred. Experience with E-Verify.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.