Talent Acquisition Manager

Oak Hill • Middletown, CT

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oak Hill seeks a passionate and experienced recruitment professional to serve as Talent Acquisition Manager. In this role, you will lead the organization’s recruitment and hiring efforts and help build the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice through community engagement, partnerships, and effective employer branding. 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 provide leadership and strategic direction for the Talent Acquisition team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll help to develop innovative strategies and ensure equitable, inclusive, and compliant hiring practices. You’ll track recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement in workforce outcomes and improved quality of hires. You’ll work closely with leaders at all levels of the organization to address critical staffing needs, implement organization-wide initiatives, and strengthen the organization’s brand.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, including experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and talent/workforce mobility.
• Strong knowledge of DEIB best practices and inclusive hiring strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Project management skills to manage multiple priorities and improve processes.
• Proficiency with HR systems (HRIS, ATS) and data analysis for tracking recruitment outcomes (experience with Dayforce is a plus).
• Leadership skills will a philosophy of creating a high-trust culture that empowers employees as individual contributors and fosters a strong team environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and set the strategic direction for the talent acquisition team to ensure the recruitment and retention of high-quality, mission-driven employees.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department and ensure timely, consistent service delivery to hiring managers and candidates.
• Design and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligned with clinical and leadership workforce needs.
• Conduct regular supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations for direct reports, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into all recruitment strategies and talent acquisition processes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, workforce development programs, and affinity-based networks to expand diverse candidate pipelines.
• Serve as a liaison with community stakeholders and represents Oak Hill at job fairs, career events, and community networking opportunities.
• Track and report on metrics for labor market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal data to inform recruitment and workforce planning strategies.
• Implement, evaluate, and refine agency policies and procedures related to recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding.
• Provide training and consultation to leaders on hiring processes, equitable interviewing practices, legal compliance, and best practices in human services recruitment.
• Develop initiatives to help increase organization’s brand as the premier employer by participating in community networking events, careers fairs and various trainings.

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: Manager