Recruiter- Pharmacy & Corporate Talent Acquisition
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Bonus based on performance
Company car
Flexible schedule
Position Title: Recruiter – Pharmacy & Corporate Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition Reports To: HR Manager
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Thrifty White Pharmacy is a company owned by its employees. There are no outside shareholders that own the stock only as an investment. Thrifty White Pharmacy believes its greatest asset is loyal, hard-working people who cooperate in a spirit of teamwork to help the company grow and prosper. We also strongly believe in helping the communities we do business in. Our store managers, pharmacists, and hourly people are all expected to contribute to the community in whatever way they can. Our goal is to be the drug store of choice, to be the best drug store in each town we operate in.
The Recruiter – Pharmacy & Corporate Talant Acquisition is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy operations staff, as well as providing recruiting support for corporate office roles. This role partners closely with pharmacy leadership and corporate hiring managers to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality hiring that supports both frontline pharmacy operations and corporate business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruitment for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and pharmacy support roles
Source licensed pharmacy professionals through job boards, professional associations, schools of pharmacy, and networking
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive pharmacy candidates
Screen candidates for licensure eligibility, credentials, certifications, and regulatory compliance
Coordinate interviews with pharmacy managers and regional leadership
Extend offers and negotiate compensation within approved guidelines
Support high-volume hiring for new store openings, seasonal needs, and turnover coverage
Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles (HR, finance, accounting, marketing, IT, operations, customer service, and leadership)
Partner with corporate hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and hiring timelines
Post and manage job openings across ATS and external platforms
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring panels
Support internal transfers, promotions, and succession planning efforts
Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill pharmacist and technical roles
Leverage social media, referrals, career fairs, and campus recruiting initiatives
Build relationships with pharmacy schools, residency programs, and professional organizations
Promote the employer brand to attract top pharmacy and corporate talent
Represent the organization at job fairs and community recruiting events
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
Ensure a positive, professional, and responsive candidate experience
Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and credential verification
Partner with HR and pharmacy leadership to support onboarding and orientation
Ensure smooth transitions from offer acceptance to first day of employment
Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and pharmacy-specific employment laws
Maintain accurate and confidential records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives
Monitor licensure requirements, continuing education standards, and regulatory changes impacting pharmacy hiring
Track and report key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness)
Analyze hiring trends and labor market conditions for pharmacists and corporate roles
Provide regular updates to leadership on hiring progress and pipeline health
Identify process improvements to enhance recruiting efficiency and quality-of-hire
This role is a hybrid role in office, with regular travel to pharmacy locations, career fairs, technical and community collages, schools of pharmacy, and recruiting events.
Travel (50% travel) will include same-day and overnight trips to support hiring needs, new store openings, and relationship-building with pharmacy leaders and academic partners.
Qualifications
Required:
3–7 years of recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or pharmacy staffing
Experience recruiting licensed professionals (e.g., pharmacists, nurses, or other clinicians)
Strong knowledge of employment laws and credentialing practices
Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Workday)
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Preferred:
Experience recruiting for retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy environments
Familiarity with pharmacy licensure requirements and regulatory standards
Experience supporting corporate professional and leadership hiring
HR or recruiting certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
Campus recruiting or residency program recruiting experience
Key Skills & Competencies
Healthcare & pharmacy recruiting expertise
Candidate sourcing & pipeline development
Interviewing & assessment
Negotiation & offer management
Stakeholder partnership (pharmacy leaders & corporate managers)
Compliance & credential verification
Data analysis & recruitment reporting
Time management & multitasking
Confidentiality & professionalism
We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.
Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Flexible work from home options available.