Michelle Painter

I'm a Talent Acquisition Specialist in behavioral healthcare who genuinely enjoys connecting great people with meaningful work. Over the last ten years, I've built my career across recruiting, HR, and employee experience, partnering with clinical leaders, hiring managers, and executive teams to attract talent that supports life-changing care. My focus goes beyond filling positions. I strive to create a hiring experience that is clear, responsive, and respectful from the first conversation through onboarding and beyond. My background includes full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, stakeholder partnership, and employee relations support. Whether I'm helping a leader fill a critical role, guiding a candidate through the interview process, or collaborating on hiring strategy, I approach each interaction with empathy, transparency, and a people-first mindset. What drives me most is the opportunity to build teams that make a difference. In healthcare and behavioral health, every hire has the potential to impact lives, and I never lose sight of that. I believe great recruiting is built on strong relationships, honest communication, and helping people feel seen throughout the process. Healthcare is about people. Recruiting should be too.