Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Tyree and D'Angelo Partners•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner owns full-cycle veterinarian recruitment, from requisition intake through sourcing, assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, hiring, and onboarding. The role develops targeted recruiting strategies, builds candidate pipelines, and partners with hospital leadership to meet hiring needs and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Working with the Director of Talent Acquisition, the partner monitors recruiting activity, reports on hiring progress, and identifies opportunities to improve recruitment effectiveness. The role also serves as a recruiting resource for hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners by providing market insights, mentorship, and practical guidance. It supports team effectiveness by sharing best practices, promoting consistent recruiting processes, and fostering collaboration. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and requires the ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field.
At least 5 years of veterinary, veterinarian, physician, or specialized healthcare recruitment experience.
Experience tracking recruiting metrics, maintaining ATS data, and using data to inform strategy.
Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to mentor, coach, or guide other recruiting professionals.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple searches and time-sensitive priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment technology.
Ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle veterinarian recruitment from requisition intake through onboarding.
Lead strategic intake sessions with hospital leaders to establish hiring priorities, define ideal candidate profiles, set timelines, and develop targeted search strategies.
Execute proactive sourcing strategies across professional networks, referrals, social media, industry associations, and direct outreach.
Build and sustain candidate pipelines for immediate hiring demands and long-term workforce needs across assigned markets.
Evaluate and qualify candidates based on clinical experience, career aspirations, professional motivations, and alignment with hospital needs.
Present qualified candidates with actionable insights to support informed hiring decisions.
Manage interview and selection processes, including scheduling, travel, and candidate communication.
Lead offer development and negotiations, address candidate concerns, and secure offer acceptance.
Prepare Employment Agreement Letters aligned with state guidelines and company standard terms and conditions.
Coordinate the transition from offer acceptance through onboarding with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Operations.
Advise hospital leaders on talent availability, competitive compensation, market dynamics, and effective recruitment approaches.
Create recruitment messaging for job postings, candidate outreach, social media, and campaigns.
Develop targeted recruitment campaigns and strengthen talent attraction strategies and market visibility.
Partner with Marketing and Operations to develop authentic employer-brand content about the organization’s culture, career opportunities, and employee value proposition.
Cultivate strategic relationships with veterinary schools, professional associations, and industry partners.
Represent the company at career fairs, conferences, and campus recruiting events.
Mentor Talent Acquisition Partners and share effective sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement practices.
Maintain accurate ATS records, monitor recruiting metrics, and communicate hiring progress, risks, and outcomes.
Use recruiting analytics to identify pipeline gaps, adjust sourcing strategies, improve time-to-fill and conversion rates, and strengthen the candidate experience.