Talent Acquisition Specialist

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

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About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a relationship-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit clinical professionals who help deliver exceptional patient care. This role serves as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, leading full-cycle recruitment for a variety of clinical and healthcare positions while developing innovative sourcing strategies and building strong talent pipelines. The ideal candidate is energized by connecting top healthcare talent with meaningful opportunities and influencing hiring decisions across the organization. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic talent advisor to hiring leaders and is responsible for full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions in the institution. This role partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, attract and asses qualified talent and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 4 years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare or academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads full-cycle recruitment for clinical and healthcare-related positions, from sourcing to offer and onboarding coordination.
Partners with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, interview plans and selection processes.
Builds talent pipelines through sourcing, networking, community outreach and professional partnerships.
Utilizes recruiting data, market insights and hiring trends to support workforce planning and continuous improvement.
Manages full-cycle recruitment for assigned exempt and non-exempt positions, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess and hire qualified talent while ensuring efficient and positive candidate experience.
Manages candidate post-selection activities, including offer delivery and negotiation, reviewing background checks, pre-employment requirements, onboarding coordination and candidate communication.
Partners with hiring managers and stakeholders to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Evaluates recruiting outcomes and recommends process improvements based on hiring trends, market conditions and recruitment metrics.
Evaluates candidate qualifications against position requirements.
Conduct skills-based and behavioral interviews and partners with hiring managers to develop interview guides, evaluation tools and selection strategies to support consistent hiring practices and informed hiring decisions.
Develops and maintains proactive talent pipelines through sourcing strategies, networking, community outreach, professional associations and educational partnerships, employee referrals, and engagement of active and passive candidates.
Serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment life cycle, providing guidance on recruitment strategies, talent availability, sourcing approaches and hiring decisions to support organizational goals.
Maintains accurate recruitment records in ATS and HRIS.
Leverages recruitment data and metrics to monitor hiring activity, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
Promotes National Jewish Health as an employer of choice through professional networking, recruitment marketing initiatives and participation in industry, educational and hiring events.
Maintains awareness of labor market conditions and industry trends.
Supports onboarding activities and new hire transition processes, ensuring completion of required documentation and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.