Home © 2026 Telligen Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist (Temporary) Apply for this Job world-globe-glyph West Des Moines, IA Human Resources / Temporary (End Date) / Onsite Telligen is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist to support a significant period of organizational growth. This temporary position plays a critical role in helping Telligen attract, hire, and onboard exceptional talent across multiple business areas and projects. This position is expected to last approximately six months and may be extended based on business needs. What you'll do: Supports full-cycle recruiting activities by posting jobs, reviewing candidate applications, coordinating candidate communications, scheduling interviews, and maintaining applicant tracking system records. Delivers high-quality service to hiring managers and candidates while ensuring an exceptional hiring experience. Partners with Human Resources and hiring managers to facilitate the hiring process, including candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, offer communications, and onboarding logistics. Ensures timely movement of candidates through the recruiting lifecycle. Coordinates onboarding and compliance activities including background checks, employment verifications, required pre-employment screenings, onboarding documentation, and tracking completion of new hire requirements. Provides new employees with a positive introduction to Telligen's culture, benefits, and employee ownership philosophy. Establishes and maintains a positive image of Telligen with candidates and the community. Supports organizational mission, company culture, and growth initiatives while serving as an ambassador for the Telligen employment brand. Assists with large-scale hiring initiatives, workforce expansion projects, recruiting events, and special Human Resources projects while staying current on recruiting, onboarding, and employment trends.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and/or equivalent skills or experience 0-3 years of experience in full-life cycle recruiting, preferably in the information technology or health care industry Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding employment and staffing practices Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Recruiting experience in an IT and/or health care environment strongly preferred Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) strongly preferred Experience with high-volume recruiting preferred

Who We Are:

Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We offer clinical, analytical, and technical expertise to support local, Tribal, and national partners, state and federal government programs, and employers and health plans. Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions. Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health. Are you Ready? We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.

Ownership:

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.

Community:

We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are.

Ingenuity:

We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.

Integrity:

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms. Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis. If you need assistance to navigate Telligen's careers website or to apply for a position, please send an email to careers@telligen.com Apply for this Job © 2026 Telligen Accessibility | Notice of Privacy Policies | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. To learn more, go to the Privacy Page. × Share by: