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Manages the Talent Acquisition Partners (TAP) and Senior TAP team. Guides strategic recruitment initiatives for UMMS to align with organizational goals, enhance candidate experience, and elevate team performance. Utilizes AI-powered tools and SaaS platforms to drive innovation and guide a high-performing team. Oversees requisitions, sets standards for candidate experience, drives Talent Acquisition strategy, ensures compliance, leads workforce planning, and manages team performance. Collaborates with Employer Brand, Talent Intelligence, and TA Technology insights on trends, and owns EVP execution and employer branding plans.

Hybrid preferred: To support collaboration and partnership with hiring leaders, candidates who can be onsite 1-2 days per week at local member organizations or the corporate office in Linthicum Heights, MD are preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for assigned departments or Member Organizations (MOs), ensuring quality hires, timely delivery, and an excellent candidate experience.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute talent strategies, workforce plans, and hiring goals that align with organizational needs and future priorities.
• Set clear KPIs and performance expectations for the recruitment team. Use data and market insights to inform strategy, coach recruiters, and improve outcomes.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and budget management to support talent acquisition efforts.
• Use data and analytics (including from our ATS, CRM, and AI platforms) to identify trends, measure performance, and optimize recruitment operations.
• Foster strong relationships with hiring leaders, HR partners, and Compensation to ensure equitable, competitive offers and smooth hiring processes.
• Support the development of internal career pathways by collaborating with business leaders to identify critical skills and future talent needs.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to the talent acquisition team, supporting their development through feedback, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Champion employment branding and candidate pipeline development through school partnerships, community engagement, and strategic sourcing.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships across the system and with external partners, creating a unified, transparent recruitment experience.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations. Provide interpretation and training as needed.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruiting tools, processes, and technologies to support innovation and operational excellence.
• Support employee retention and development through strategic hiring practices that reinforce our commitment to growth and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a talent acquisition or staffing environment may be considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible talent acquisition experience
• Experienced in evaluating and implementing tools, processes, technology, and infrastructure required to attract, retain, develop, and grow the organization.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and stakeholder requests with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Experience in recruitment management operations and HR technologies, including full cycle recruiting, Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), social media sourcing, resume databases, networking, attending events, sourcing passive candidates, and hiring talent across a range of roles and levels and other internet-based recruiting tools.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience managing a full cycle recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, best practices, relevant laws, and regulations, while improving the candidate experience.
• Experience communicating with various stakeholders; including internal and external partners.