Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Oak Hill/Gilead • Hartford, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
Oak Hill seeks a passionate and experienced recruitment professional to serve as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. In this role, you will serve as a strategic consultant and subject matter expert for recruiting talent at all levels of the organization, with a primary focus on clinical, licensed, specialized, and leadership roles.
Why This Role Matters
Oak Hill is Connecticut’s largest private provider for people with disabilities, driven by a mission to empower individuals to live, learn, and thrive. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has more than 130 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
This is an opportunity to embed yourself in the unique recruitment needs of our organization, developing a deep understanding of leadership expectations, team culture, and service delivery models to enable more accurate candidate assessment, stronger hiring partnerships, and improved quality of hire. You’ll partner closely with our executive and senior leaders to meet the complex and evolving workforce needs, while advancing the organization’s talent acquisition strategy.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with demonstrated success recruiting clinical, specialized, and leadership-level roles.
• A proven track record of successfully partnering with executive and senior leaders.
• Strong business acumen, with a consultative approach and appreciation for the process (Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience recruiting licensed professionals and success navigating credentialing requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (bonus points for an advanced degree).

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for clinical, licensed, professional, and leadership roles, including Director-level and senior management positions.
• Partner with executive and senior leaders as a trusted advisor, providing consultative guidance from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Design and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligned with clinical and leadership workforce needs.
• Recommend improvements to recruitment processes, tools, and policies to support hiring at all levels of the organization.
• Track and report on metrics for labor market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal data to inform recruitment and workforce planning strategies.
• Build and deepen relationships with universities, professional associations, executive networks, and clinical training institutions.
• Advance the organization’s position as an employer of choice for clinical professionals and organizational leaders.
• Collaborate with HR and organizational leadership to support retention strategies, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and informal mentorship to junior Talent Acquisition Partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility from our Hartford office.
• Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance, with costs nearly 50% below the national average.
• 403(b) retirement plan: We contribute 9.5% of your gross earnings annually, whether you contribute or not.
• Free long-term disability insurance: Protection for you if you’re ever sick or injured.
• Life insurance options: Free and low-cost plans for peace of mind.
• Generous time off, with 4 weeks of paid vacation, plus personal days, sick time, and 12 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees