Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition
About The Position
At DaVita, we’re dedicated to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally. DaVita is seeking a high-performing Sr. Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition to lead and transform our Corporate TA function. This leader will manage a team of TA Partners, oversee strategic projects and work closely with business and People Services leaders to deliver a world-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership skills, a focus on process improvement and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders to meet organizational needs. Key Focus Areas: Strong Leadership: Foster accountability, motivation, and a culture of excellence while effectively leading and developing TA Partners. Process Improvement: Streamline recruiting processes by leveraging technology and implementing innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring leaders, including managers and directors, to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3+ years focused on corporate recruiting.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting teams, ideally in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
- Strong track record of advising business leaders and driving high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Skilled at balancing hands-on team leadership with strategic partnership responsibilities.
- Highly organized with excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- High EQ, excellent communication, and a deep appreciation for team culture and development.
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and search methodologies; experience with Workday Recruiting a plus.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners responsible for ~1,200 annual senior manager-level and below hires across all corporate departments (e.g., Finance, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Services).
- Drive performance excellence by setting clear goals, providing real-time coaching, and supporting teammate development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-integrity culture aligned with DaVita’s core values.
- Partner closely with the team to ensure a high-touch, high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers across all searches.
- Provide oversight and strategic guidance to ensure searches are conducted with speed, rigor, and alignment to DaVita’s leadership expectations.
- Continuously assess and optimize recruiting processes to drive consistency, candidate quality, and a world-class hiring experience.
- Build and manage scalable, standardized processes that deliver a best-in-class hiring experience for candidates and hiring leaders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve quality through technology, tools, templates, and operational discipline.
- Partner with the Director of Corporate and Executive Recruiting to design and implement future-state processes that position DaVita’s Corporate TA function as world-class.
- Build and enforce high standards of operational excellence, data integrity, and process rigor across the Corporate TA team.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data, feedback, and market trends.
- Monitor and evaluate recruiting performance, analyze trends, and proactively implement adjustments to achieve or exceed established goals.
- Foster a results-oriented approach, ensuring recruiting metrics consistently align with and exceed organizational objectives.
- Analyze recruitment data to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities within the hiring process, implementing corrective actions to drive improvements.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to People Services business partners and business leaders across corporate functions.
- Navigate matrixed relationships and complex org structures to ensure aligned expectations, clear communication, and mutual accountability.
- Represent the TA function with professionalism, credibility, and insight—elevating our team's brand internally.
- Help shape and reinforce a culture where connection, belonging, growth, and purpose are central to how we work and lead.
- Model inclusive hiring practices and ensure equitable access to opportunities throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
