Senior Talent Specialist- Talent Acquisition - Allied Health, Pharmacy and Support Services

About the Role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates with hiring managers to create and implement multifaceted recruitment strategies, drive hiring initiatives, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment life cycle. This role involves evaluating skill levels, driving interview best practices, preparing and negotiating offers, and documenting candidate activity. The Specialist will identify trends and suggest innovative solutions to complex talent-sourcing challenges while serving as a trusted subject matter expert and ambassador for the TA team.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert-level knowledge of assigned functional areas to construct and implement best-in-class recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Advise hiring managers and stakeholders on candidate screening, selection, and job offer preparation and negotiation.
• Identify and utilize various sourcing tools/methods (ATS searches, social media, networking, direct outreach, recruitment events) to engage high-potential passive and active candidates.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while recruiting a diverse workforce.
• Collaborate with TA Leadership and TA Operations Sourcing team on innovative sourcing strategies.
• Conduct applicant screens, in-depth interviews, assessments, and evaluations to determine candidate qualifications.
• Consult with hiring managers to provide candidate recommendations and promote a culture of "culture add" vs. "fit."
• Utilize market intelligence and workforce data to develop competitive recruitment strategies and act as a lead consultant on healthcare recruiting trends.
• Ensure vacancy management is properly maintained for reporting purposes.
• Work closely with hiring managers, stakeholders, and senior HR leaders to align talent acquisition strategies with business needs and goals.
• Provide guidance on BILH hiring practices, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with hiring managers and cross-collaborative leaders through strong communication.
• Liaise with BILH HR colleagues and HR Centers of Excellence to support talent acquisition activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential talent to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Serve as a talent advisor to internal talent to support staff development.
• Make recommendations for solving high-level, complex problems and interpret general instructions and practices.
• Identify and address varied problems using direct observation, knowledge, and contextualized data.
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of recruitment activities and respond to hiring managers proactively and timely.
• Educate managers on the hiring process and recommend process improvements to TA leadership.
• Adhere to all regulations and BILH hiring policies, including EEOC guidelines, and ensure accurate and timely documentation in the ATS.
• Participate in self-guided or instructor-led training for ongoing education and professional development.
• Represent BILH at job fairs (virtual and in-person), open houses, and college recruiting events.
• Track and report key recruitment event metrics to assess strategy effectiveness, including ROI.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of recruitment experience with high-volume recruitment required.
• Prior experience using applicant-tracking systems; Workday experience highly preferred.
• General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.

Skills

• Proven success creating time-sensitive, collaborative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate and influence within a large, matrixed system.
• Passion for working in a mission-driven organization with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to train, mentor, guide, and inspire team members.
• Engaging and collaborative team player with the ability to quickly develop effective relationships.
• Strong work ethic with a proven track record of personal accountability and follow-through.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Work Environment

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects.
• Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.
• Constant sitting and frequent keyboard use.
• Business travel required to attend client meetings and recruitment events as needed.
• Close attention to detail required for accurate work completion.
• Work is varied daily, requiring adaptability, independent judgment, and priority management.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Sensory requirements: Close work (paperwork, visual examination), monitor use, visual clarity, conversation, and telephone.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $105,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.