Manager, Talent Acquisition

Overview

The Manager of Talent Acquisition leads the strategic recruitment and hiring efforts across Phoebe Putney Health System to ensure the organization attracts and retains top-quality talent in alignment with the system's mission, vision, and values. This role manages a team of recruiters and collaborates closely with HR Business Partners and operational leaders to develop effective workforce strategies that support clinical excellence, community health, and organizational growth.

This position is onsite, Albany, GA – not a remote role.

• Direct the full-cycle recruitment process for all system entities, including hospitals, clinics, and support services.
• Lead, coach, and develop the talent acquisition team to achieve performance goals and maintain a culture of service excellence.
• Partner with department leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive recruitment plans that address critical talent gaps.
• Oversee employer branding, candidate engagement, and onboarding coordination to ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience.
• Implement sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high-performing candidates, leveraging technology and community partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, turnover trends) to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on workforce planning, retention, and succession strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and system-level employment laws, policies, and procedures.
• Represent Phoebe Putney Health System at career events, job fairs, and community outreach programs to strengthen the employer brand.

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self‑education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)
• 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, including experience managing recruitment teams and developing strategic hiring initiatives, and at least two (2) years in a healthcare environment. (Required)