Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition - Healthcare

Assistant Vice President (AVP) Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership in Recruitment:

- Develop Recruitment Strategies: Create and execute plans to attract top talent aligned with the organization's business goals.

- Senior Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with top management to understand hiring needs and plan accordingly.

Healthcare Operations Recruitment (75% Focus):

- Bulk Hiring: Manage end-to-end recruitment for a high volume of experienced professionals such as physicians, medical coders, billing specialists, and healthcare support staff.

- Process Efficiency: Ensure the recruitment process is efficient, compliant with industry standards, and meets regulatory requirements.

- External Relationships: Build strong partnerships with healthcare staffing agencies and job boards to maintain a robust talent pipeline.

Technology & Analytics Recruitment (25% Focus):

- Specialized Hiring: Lead recruitment for technical roles (software engineers, IT specialists) and analytics roles (data analysts, data scientists).

- Technical Collaboration: Work with hiring managers to deeply understand technical needs and source the right talent.

- Industry Trends: Keep up with technological trends to remain competitive in attracting tech and analytics professionals.

Team Leadership and Development:

- Manage and Mentor: Lead a team of recruiters, providing coaching, performance metrics, and ongoing support to ensure continuous improvement.

- Foster Collaboration: Build a collaborative, transparent, and high-performance culture within the recruitment team.

Stakeholder Management:

- Internal Partnerships: Collaborate with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and department leaders to ensure the recruitment strategy aligns with business objectives.

- Workforce Planning: Participate in workforce planning and forecasting to address skills gaps proactively.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:

- Brand Enhancement: Strengthen the company's image as an employer of choice by promoting positive candidate experiences.

- Diversity and Inclusion: Champion initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive candidate pipeline.

- Candidate Engagement: Ensure that candidates are engaged and well-informed throughout the recruitment process.

Compliance and Reporting:

- Adherence to Regulations: Ensure that all recruitment practices comply with labor laws, organizational policies, and industry-specific standards.

- Metrics and Reporting: Regularly track and report recruitment metrics and trends to senior leadership for informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, HRCI) are advantageous.

Experience:

- 15+ Years in Talent Acquisition: With at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

- Healthcare Recruitment Expertise: Significant experience in hiring experienced professionals in healthcare operations.

- Tech & Analytics Recruitment: Proven track record in recruiting for technical and data-driven roles.

- High-Volume Hiring: Experience managing large-scale recruitment processes.

Skills:

- Expertise in Recruitment Practices: Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, employer branding, and candidate engagement.

- Leadership: Ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing recruitment team.

- Analytical: Strong ability to interpret recruitment metrics and use data to drive decisions.

- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.