Director of Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Director

The Director, Talent Acquisition (TA) is responsible for developing and executing strategies, programs, and initiatives that support attraction, recruitment, and workforce pipeline development. This role serves as the system leader for recruitment efforts that enhance workforce planning, strengthen provider and non-provider pipelines, and advance the candidate experience. A key priority for this role is building and maintaining a sustainable provider recruitment and pipeline strategy to ensure the organization can meet current and future clinical workforce needs. This includes developing long-term partnerships with educational institutions, professional associations, and community organizations, as well as implementing innovative approaches to attract, develop, and retain providers.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of high-performing professionals by providing coaching, mentorship, and continuous support to foster engagement, accountability, and a culture of excellence.

Serve as a trusted advisor to PPE leadership, HR partners, and system executives on recruitment priorities.

Build collaborative, credible relationships across departments to position TA as a consistent and trusted resource.

Drive continuous improvement within TA processes, ensuring operational excellence, quality data, and an exceptional stakeholder experience.

Ensure TA strategies align with system workforce advocacy priorities.

Provider Recruitment & Pipeline Development

Lead the design and execution of a sustainable provider recruitment strategy that addresses short-term hiring needs and long-term workforce planning.

Develop robust provider pipelines by building partnerships with medical schools, residency programs, fellowship programs, and community networks.

Implement strategies to attract and retain providers in high-demand specialties, rural / underserved areas, and mission-critical service lines.

Leverage workforce data and labor market analysis to forecast provider demand and align pipeline initiatives with system growth.

Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to anticipate provider workforce needs and develop innovative sourcing solutions.

Talent Acquisition Execution

Lead system-wide TA strategies for non-provider roles, including employer branding, recruitment marketing, and workforce pipeline initiatives.

Develop and maintain a Talent Acquisition dashboard of key metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, provider recruitment benchmarks, candidate and hiring experience) to support data-driven decision making. Use insights to make strategic shifts, allocate resources proactively, and anticipate emerging workforce needs.

Oversee the use of the applicant tracking system (ATS) and related technologies to ensure effective, compliant, and efficient recruitment processes.

Partner with HR and communications teams to manage career pages, recruitment campaigns, social media presence, and hiring events.

Direct vendor relationships related to recruitment and staffing.

Provide coaching and guidance to TA partners, ensuring they deliver proactive recommendations and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

People Department Partnership

Participate as a member of the PPE leadership team, supporting system HR strategy and workforce planning.

Provide insights, data, and recommendations to strengthen the organization's ability to recruit and retain top talent.

Collaborate with People Partners, Employee Engagement and Retention team to ensure seamless integration of recruitment with retention and workforce strategies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Human Resources, Business Management, or other related degree. Required 7 years in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce planning in healthcare, clinical, social services, or public health settings. Required 3 years in a leadership role with responsibility for recruitment strategy and team management. Required Demonstrated experience building provider recruitment strategies and / or clinical workforce pipelines. Preferred 10+ years of progressively responsible TA experience.