[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Partner III - Clinical Leadership @DaVita Kidney Care

Role Description

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner (LTAP) / Talent Acquisition Partner III – Clinical & Leadership is a strategic, senior recruitment partner responsible for driving end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution for critical clinical leadership and specialized healthcare positions across the Village.

This role manages full lifecycle recruiting for high-impact leadership and clinical roles, including:

• Facility Administrators (FAs)
• Clinical Services Managers (MCS / Sr. MCS)
• Directors of Clinical Services (DCS)
• Regional Operations Directors (RODs)
• Specialized clinical professionals

Acting as a trusted advisor to operational executives (DVPs, RODs, and GVPs), the LTAP leverages deep labor market intelligence, advanced sourcing techniques, and consultative workforce planning to attract and hire values-driven healthcare leaders. Additionally, this position serves as a mentor and subject matter expert, elevating the broader Talent Acquisition team through coaching, process refinement, and strategic innovation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record in healthcare recruitment, clinical leadership, or executive/management placement.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of high-volume or specialized recruitment experience within a complex, multi-site healthcare or clinical services environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior and executive operational leaders (Director-level and above).
• Advanced proficiency in modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred) and sourcing technologies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CRM platforms).
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare market dynamics, clinical licensing/credentialing considerations, and compensation structuring.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Requirements

• Act as the dedicated talent advisor and thought partner to operational leadership, including Division Vice Presidents (DVPs), Regional Operations Directors (RODs), and Facility Administrators.
• Lead comprehensive intake discussions and workforce planning sessions to align recruiting strategies with divisional staffing goals and business objectives.
• Provide consultative guidance on organizational design, compensation alignment, market dynamics, and talent availability.
• Deliver actionable labor market intelligence (LMI), competitor insights, and talent analytics to guide hiring decisions and address challenging talent markets.
• Drive proactive, full-cycle recruitment for designated clinical leadership and licensed roles, ensuring exceptional candidate quality and speed-to-hire.
• Develop and execute multi-channel sourcing campaigns utilizing employee referrals, professional associations, alumni networks, niche healthcare communities, and active talent mapping.
• Conduct in-depth competency and behavioral evaluations to assess clinical/operational acumen, leadership capability, and cultural alignment with DaVita's mission and core values.
• Facilitate structured debriefs with hiring leaders, manage complex multi-stakeholder interview processes, and formulate competitive, aligned offer packages in partnership with Compensation, People Services, and Operations.
• Serve as a senior peer leader, mentoring and onboarding TAP I and TAP II recruiters.
• Model best practices in stakeholder management, candidate experience, Workday workflow rigor, and innovative sourcing methodologies.
• Lead or contribute to village-wide TA continuous improvement initiatives, specialized focus groups (e.g., champion networks, hiring events), and process optimizations.
• Deliver an authentic, high-touch ("white-glove") experience for every candidate throughout the hiring journey.
• Serve as an ambassador of the DaVita brand and employer value proposition across external channels, networking events, and digital platforms.
• Champion inclusive, equitable hiring practices and ensure diverse candidate representation across all search pipelines.
• Maintain data integrity and accurate requisition and candidate tracking within Workday and supporting TA platforms.
• Ensure strict adherence to DaVita employment policies, regulatory standards, equal opportunity employment laws, and clinical licensure verification procedures.
• Monitor key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, pipeline velocity, and hiring confidence scores to continuously improve performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, 401(k) match, and PTO cash-out options.
• Teammate & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling, mental wellness resources via Headspace®, backup child and elder care, and paid parental leave.
• Professional Growth & Career Mobility: Access to virtual leadership and skill development courses via StarLearning, individualized development planning, and opportunities for long-term career advancement across the Village.