This role extends beyond execution to shape how NewGen competes for and secures talent in a highly dynamic market. Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Management, the
Director of Talent Acquisition will bring deep labor market insight, strong relationship capital, and innovative approaches to build a high-performing, mission-aligned workforce.
Salary range: $150k-$165k
As a leader within HR, this individual will oversee talent acquisition strategy, directly recruit for executive and back-office roles, drive workforce planning efforts, and cultivate external partnerships that strengthen talent pipelines and employer brand presence.
This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, influence, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Develop and lead a comprehensive, forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Partner with executive leadership to forecast workforce needs and align hiring strategies with long-term priorities
- Translate labor market trends and organizational data into actionable talent strategies
- Drive workforce planning initiatives that ensure organizational readiness and sustainability
- Strategic Talent Acquisition Oversight
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment across the organization, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
- Directly recruit for executive and back-office roles.
- Establish and implement best-in-class, competency-based selection practices
- Guide and support hiring leaders in making effective hiring decisions
- Oversee offer strategy, ensuring alignment with market conditions and internal equity
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of recruiters and talent professionals
- Set performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and build team capability
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence
- Allocate resources effectively to meet organizational hiring demands
- Talent Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on labor market dynamics
- Provide leadership with insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity
- Develop innovative strategies to address hiring challenges and talent gaps
- Identify and activate emerging and nontraditional talent pipelines
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Build and sustain diverse, high-quality pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
- Oversee proactive sourcing strategies, including passive candidate engagement
- Expand access to talent through partnerships, networks, and digital sourcing tools
- Ensure long-term pipeline health through ongoing engagement strategies
- Employer Brand & Talent Engagement
- Lead the development and execution of employer branding strategies
- Shape and communicate a compelling employee value proposition
- Partner with leadership to elevate the organization's reputation in key talent markets
- Leverage storytelling, digital platforms, and outreach strategies to attract diverse talent
- Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Influence
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on talent acquisition and workforce strategy
- Lead intake and consultation processes to define hiring needs and approaches
- Influence decision-making through data, insights, and expertise
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, compliance, and operational effectiveness
- Operations, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee recruiting operations, systems, and data integrity (UKG Kronos)
- Establish and monitor key performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity outcomes)
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and candidate experience
- Contribute to broader HR and organizational strategy initiatives
Qualifications Required- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field
- 8-10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership responsibilities and people management
- Demonstrated success leading recruitment strategy in complex and/or high-volume environments
- Proven ability to build and leverage diverse talent pipelines and networks
- Experience advising senior leaders on talent strategy and labor market dynamics
- Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, tools, and recruitment technologies
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred- Experience in skilled nursing, human services, or healthcare
- Background in employer branding, recruitment marketing, or talent strategy
- Familiarity with ATS/HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG Kronos)
Core Competencies- Strategic talent leadership & workforce planning
- Executive influence & stakeholder partnership
- Talent market intelligence & competitive positioning
- Employer brand strategy & storytelling
- Relationship capital & external engagement
- Innovation in sourcing and pipeline development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Results orientation and organizational agility
