City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
At Sentara, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and elevate recruiting for our Corporate office and Sentara Health Plans lines of business. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking talent leader who thrives in delivering operational excellence, influencing stakeholders, and building high-impact hiring strategies that scale.
Why This Role Matters
As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll shape the operational foundation of Sentara's talent strategy - ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across health plan, IT, marketing, finance, clinical roles, and more! You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, a champion for improving hiring practices, and a people leader who empowers recruiters to do their best work.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading operational talent acquisition teams
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution
- Exceptional stakeholder partnership and communication skills
- Passion for candidate experience, innovation, and inclusive hiring
- Strong experience with Workday Recruiting and incorporating AI-driven recruiting workflows for high-volume recruiting optimization
- Ability to lead through change and deliver results in a complex organization
- Willingness to travel for onsite events and meetings as needed (primarily in Virginia Beach, VA)
Why Sentara?
Sentara is a mission-driven organization committed to improving health every day. We offer a collaborative culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the people and communities we serve.
Overview
The Talent Acquisition Manager is in charge of planning, developing, managing, and overseeing operational Talent Acquisition staff and system-wide Talent Acquisition initiatives. Responsible for all full-time, part-time, flexi-pool, and temporary hiring. The Manager will lead the operational framework for the system's Talent Acquisition strategy, providing strategic programs and policies to drive contemporary Talent Acquisition practices. This position serves as an influential advisor who understands evolving business contexts and stakeholder expectations, and translates them into innovative recruitment strategies/processes. Talent Manager will influence outcomes and communicate closely with Talent Acquisition Recruiters and Specialists by sharing best practices and using a customer-focused approach to understanding the needs of hiring leaders. They will oversee the effective attraction, screening, selection, and development of a high-performing, diverse, and sustainable talent pipeline to drive business results in alignment with organizational and functional HR strategies. Effectively maintain confidentiality and operate with efficiency/integrity within a rapidly changing environment. Drive organizational dedication, accountability, and deliver operational excellence.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (Required)
Certification/Licensure:
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP (Preferred)
Experience:
- 5 years of recruiting experience (Required)
- 3 years of manager experience (Required)
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
