Lead Talent Specialist-Allied Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Lead (TA Lead) serves as a subject matter expert within BILH’s Talent Acquisition (TA) team and an experienced thought partner to TA leadership. This role will involve onboarding, training, guiding, and mentoring new TA team members. A key function will be to act as the go-to point of contact for TA/HR Leaders and team members, offering daily guidance on requisition allocation, best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The TA Lead will actively participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives, driving innovation, optimizing key hiring pipelines, and fostering collaborative, strategic talent acquisition programs. In partnership with hiring managers in assigned client areas, the TA Lead will develop and execute multifaceted recruitment strategies to support hiring goals while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Additionally, the TA Lead will collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidate skill levels, lead interview best practices, negotiate offers, track candidate progress, and ensure proper disposition of candidates. An essential aspect of this role is cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and serving as an ambassador for BILH’s TA team.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
5-8 years of recruitment experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in high volume recruiting required.
Prior experience using applicant-tracking systems.
General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Workday highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead pre-onboarding activities for new TA team members.
Provide a welcoming and comprehensive orientation experience at BILH/BILH TA.
Serve as a resource during the first 90 days of employment, offering training and tools to build a strong foundation for success.
Provide ongoing training and mentorship for all assigned team members and local leaders as necessary.
Develop in-depth expertise in assigned functional areas to craft and implement best-in-class recruitment strategies that attract high-quality talent.
Advise hiring managers and stakeholders on candidate screening and selection processes; prepare and negotiate job offers.
Utilize a variety of sourcing methods and tools to identify both passive and active candidates, including ATS searches, social media platforms, networking, direct outreach, and recruitment events.
Foster a culture of community by taking intentional steps to attract a diverse workforce.
Collaborate with TA leadership and the TA Operations Sourcing team to research and implement innovative sourcing strategies that enhance recruitment efforts.
Conduct applicant screens, in-depth interviews, and skill assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications.
Consult with and provide candidate recommendations to hiring managers and stakeholders.
Serve as a talent advocate that supports and promotes an environment of culture add vs. fit.
Leverage market intelligence and workforce data to create innovative recruitment strategies tailored to attract the best talent.
Serve as a strategic consultant for assigned client areas, offering insights into healthcare recruiting trends and providing expert guidance on recruitment tools and strategies.
Oversee vacancy management to ensure it is accurately maintained for reporting and tracking purposes.
Partner closely with hiring managers, stakeholders, and senior HR leaders to align talent acquisition strategies with business needs and goals.
Provide guidance on BILH’s hiring practices, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and leaders across BILH through strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Liaise with BILH HR colleagues and HR Centers of Excellence, as needed, to support talent acquisition activities and initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with potential talent to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Serve as a talent advisor to internal talent to support and encourage staff development.
Make decisions based on general instructions and established practices while interpreting policies where needed.
Offer recommendations for solving complex, high-impact problems.
Lead by example within the TA team by generating innovative ideas and process improvement suggestions.
Take ownership of projects as assigned and escalate issues to TA leadership when necessary.
Ensure recruitment activities meet quality standards and align with expectations.
Respond to hiring managers in a proactive and timely manner, educate managers on the hiring process, and recommend/implement process improvements to TA leadership, as needed.
Adhere to all relevant regulations and BILH hiring policies and guidelines.
Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards and that all recruitment activities align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of new hire activity in the ATS.
Engage in continuous professional development through self-guided or instructor-led training, ensuring that skills and knowledge remain current and relevant to the role.
Represent BILH and its entities at job fairs (virtual and in-person), open houses, and college recruitment events.
Track and report key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, including ROI.