Talent Acquisition Operations Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Talent Acquisition Manager

Company: Ascension Recovery Services
Location: Remote (Travel Required)

Contract to Perm Potential

Join Our Mission

At Ascension Recovery Services, we believe people are our greatest asset. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our talent acquisition efforts across our growing network of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs.

This is an opportunity to build high-performing recruiting strategies, develop an exceptional recruiting team, and partner with operational leaders to ensure every facility has the talent needed to provide life-changing care to the communities we serve.

If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex recruiting challenges, and is passionate about creating an outstanding candidate experience, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading the organization\'s talent acquisition function by managing recruiters, developing recruiting strategies, monitoring recruitment performance, and partnering with leaders across multiple states and facilities. This role oversees full-cycle recruitment while driving continuous improvement in recruiting processes, reporting, and workforce planning.

The Talent Acquisition Manager serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership and Human Resources to ensure timely, effective hiring that supports organizational growth and exceptional patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for clinical, medical, operational, leadership, and corporate positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies.
• Monitor recruiting workloads and prioritize open positions based on organizational needs.
• Conduct regular recruiting meetings with operational leadership.
• Review recruiting metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, career fairs, schools, and community partnerships.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Maintain recruiting reports, dashboards, and executive-level recruiting metrics.
• Evaluate recruiting workflows and implement process improvements.
• Support new facility openings, acquisitions, and organizational expansion.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Assist with executive and leadership recruitment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recruiting leadership or management experience.
• Experience recruiting across multiple locations and disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Healthcare or behavioral health recruiting experience.
• Multi-state recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations.
• Experience with BambooHR or similar HRIS/ATS platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Strategic and operational mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret recruiting data and drive performance improvements.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to candidates and hiring managers.

Why Join Ascension Recovery Services?

At Ascension Recovery Services, our mission is to transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. We invest in our employees, foster collaboration, and create opportunities for professional growth. As Talent Acquisition Manager, you\'ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, employees, and communities.