[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Specialist @Sentara Health

Role Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners, proactively identifying and delivering talent solutions aligned with workforce needs. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process across assigned business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative sourcing strategies and proactive pipeline development. This individual will leverage both tactical execution and strategic insight to recruit diverse, high-quality talent while continuously improving hiring outcomes. The role requires the ability to manage a high volume of requisitions—including complex and hard-to-fill roles—while maintaining an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Partnership
  • Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs
  • Anticipate workforce trends and develop proactive recruiting strategies to address talent gaps
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on talent market insights, candidate availability, and hiring best practices
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all assigned positions, from intake through offer
  • Execute and facilitate screening, interviewing, and selection processes
  • Ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders
• Sourcing & Pipeline Development
  • Identify and leverage new and diverse sourcing channels to attract top talent
  • Engage in both tactical and strategic sourcing to build robust talent pipelines
  • Proactively source passive candidates and cultivate relationships for current and future opportunities
• Recruitment Strategy & Process Improvement
  • Support workforce planning by participating in forecasting and recruitment planning efforts
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities
  • Continuously identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and improve outcomes
• Project Leadership & Operational Excellence
  • Lead or contribute to talent acquisition projects and initiatives
  • Effectively manage a high volume of requisitions across varied job types and levels of complexity
  • Maintain strong organization and follow-through in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Strongly Preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, OR 4 years of recruiting experience with a High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• 5+ years of recruiting experience required for consideration as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building and consultative partnership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high requisition volume
• Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and hiring high-impact talent
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.