Health System Talent Acquisition Manager, Human Resources

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at UVA, you'll lead a high-performing team in a mission-driven HR organization focused on innovation and collaboration. Are you ready to grow your leadership career ? If so, the University of Virginia Human Resources (UVA HR) team invites you to consider joining us as a Talent Acquisition Manager supporting the Health System Talent Acquisition Team .

UVA Human Resources is committed to delivering exceptional service to the University community. We focus on attracting and retaining top talent to support UVA’s mission in teaching, research, public service, and patient care. Learn more about why UVA is a great place to work and what makes Charlottesville a wonderful place to live .

The anticipated start date for this role is August 5, 2025.

The Talent Acquisition Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing UVA Health’s mission by overseeing both operational and strategic recruitment efforts across a range of departments . Reporting to the Health System Director of Talent Acquisition, this role manages a high-performing team of recruiters and serves as a trusted partner to Health System leaders across the University. The Manager plays a key role in building a workforce that advances world-class patient care, research, and education by driving data-informed hiring strategies, ensuring compliance with University and regulatory policies, and promoting UVA as an employer of choice through innovative sourcing and branding efforts.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with periodic on-Grounds presence required to build relationships and support client needs, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Health System Nursing recruitment team in aligning daily operations with organizational priorities

• Coach and develop recruitment team members while providing regular performance feedback

• Partner with senior leaders to forecast staffing needs and align recruitment strategies with workforce goals

• Leverage data and metrics to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and optimize processes

• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse, high-quality talent pool

• Manage recruitment for critical and executive-level positions while maintaining an active portfolio

• Cultivate external partnerships and networks to strengthen UVA's healthcare talent pipeline

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing or leading recruitment teams or strategic initiatives

• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other complex organizations

• Familiarity with recruitment technology platforms (e.g., Workday, Phenom, LinkedIn, SkillSurvey)

• Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, and employment branding

• Demonstrated use of recruitment metrics to drive performance and inform strategy

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The anticipated hiring range is $ 115,000 - $145,000 , co mmensurate with education and experience . This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .

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To be considered applications must be received by, July 7, 2025.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0074095 . Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field . You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF . Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested , with at least three responses required .

For questions about the application process, please co ntact Ashley Cochran, alc6dk@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.