SENIOR DIRECTOR, TALENT ACQUISITION

About the role

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition leads with strategic thinking and an innovation-forward mindset, shaping workforce strategies aligned to enterprise goals. This role prioritizes data-driven decision-making to optimize hiring outcomes, while building and developing high-performing teams. With strong executive presence, the Sr. TA Director partners with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement and positions Talent Acquisition as a trusted advisor and growth enabler for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop an enterprise-wide full cycle talent acquisition function focusing on acquiring talent to meet the current and future needs of Cooper University Health Care (CUHC).
• Identify and build on internal and external practices that are leading edge, scalable, culturally consistent, and forward-thinking.
• Design and implement recruiting processes and policies that are aligned to the values, mission and strategic plan of CUHC.
• Develop and implement a talent pipeline strategy that ensures CUHC meets its future talent needs.
• Develop metrics and tracking mechanisms to measure results, impact and cost-effectiveness of the talent acquisition team and provide meaningful and actionable analysis to drive continuous improvement efforts. These metrics should be designed to minimize days to fill and cost per hire as well as maximize new hire retention.
• Establish best practices for use of talent acquisition technology and implement them across the Enterprise.
• Manage and develop a high functioning team of recruitment professionals.
• Provides strategic direction on talent acquisition related topics.
• Ensures legal compliance.

Requirements

• 5-7 years demonstrated, successful recruitment and managerial responsibilities, experience in health care and physician practices preferred.
• Strategic planning and managerial/supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills and superior writing ability.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Superior public relations skills.
• Strong, senior-level presentation skills, PC literate with knowledge of standard MS Office software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, Masters degree preferred

Skills

• Strategic planning and management
• Effective communication and writing
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Public relations and presentation skills
• Use of talent acquisition technology

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits to ensure staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.
• Recognition by many independent, national organizations for standards of quality, excellence and safety.
• Proud to employ veterans and active military from every branch of the armed services.
• Supportive of academic and professional goals.
• Respected for teamwork, respect and professional development.

Pay

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Schedule

Full time position.

About the Area

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu

Cooper in the Community

• We take our role in the community very seriously. With a mission to serve, to heal and to educate, the Cooper Community Health Outreach Team provides several health education programs, presentations and consultations.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that our staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.

Awards and Designations

• Cooper University Health Care is recognized by many independent, national organizations for our standards of quality, excellence and safety.

Military and Veterans

• Cooper is proud to employ veterans and active military from every branch of the armed services as part of our Cooper team. Their contributions to our organization, our community, and our patients are highly valued and appreciated.

Education

• At Cooper, we believe in achieving your academic and professional goals. One of the nation’s top choices for medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.

Nursing

• Be part of our team and on the forefront of innovation at the area’s leading academic health system. A Cooper nurse is ready to learn, ready to teach, and above all – ready first.

Job Fairs

• Come meet us at the Cherry Hill Mall Job Fair!
• Come meet us at the Deptford Mall Job Fair!
• Certified Critical Technician and Nursing Student Career Event!
• Cooper Cape Experienced RN Event - South 9 Bar and Grille
• Cooper Cape Experienced RN Event - Caroline's By The Bay
• Experienced Patient Services Representatives Hiring Event
• Experienced Certified Medical Assistant Hiring Event
• Experienced License Practical Nurse Hiring Event
• Build Your Future in Healthcare: Authorization Specialist Surgical Scheduler (Per Diem only)

Other Events

• Villanova University Fall Career Fair
• Experienced Certified Medical Assistant Hiring Event