[Hiring] Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition @DaVita Kidney Care

Role Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development:
  • 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.
• Recruiting Strategy & Execution:
  • 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.
• Process and Operations Excellence:
  • 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.
• Metrics and Performance Management:
  • 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.
• Stakeholder Partnership:
  • 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.
• Culture & Belonging:
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 20%.
• Work Location: Remote with occasional in-person collaboration.

Benefits

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.