Manager of Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and oversee recruitment efforts for Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) roles. This individual will manage a highly experienced team of seven recruiters, supported by administrative and sourcing partners, and will serve as a strategic partner and second-in-command within the Talent Acquisition function.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong operational discipline, and is deeply curious about data, systems, and innovation. Success in this role requires both analytical rigor and exceptional emotional intelligence — the ability to read the room, adapt in real time, and partner effectively with leaders who bring diverse and sometimes challenging perspectives. This is a hybrid role, with an onsite requirement of two days each week.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for all recruitment activity supporting Nursing and APP hiring.
• Ensure operational excellence across recruiting workflows, processes, and outcomes.
• Partner closely with recruiters, sourcers, and administrative support to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruiting processes to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational leaders, offering strategic guidance and thoughtful challenge when appropriate.
• Support leadership with workforce planning insights and recruitment strategy in a highly complex nursing environment.
• Serve as a key thought partner and operational leader within the Talent Acquisition team.

• Lead with data — develop, analyze, and interpret recruitment and workforce analytics.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting that provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Regularly challenge existing metrics, asking deeper questions to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Apply financial and workforce analytics to support informed decision-making.

• Demonstrate a passion for learning, growth, and innovation — including exploring and integrating AI and emerging technologies into recruiting workflows.
• Leverage Boston Children’s Hospital’s homegrown tools while identifying opportunities to enhance or evolve current capabilities.
• Support and adapt to ongoing enterprise initiatives, including the Workday ERP implementation (experience with Workday is a strong plus).

• Lead a seasoned, high-performing team with respect, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and innovation.
• Navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with tact, empathy, and professionalism.
• Pivot quickly when priorities shift, maintaining trust and credibility with stakeholders.

• At least 5 years of people leadership experience in Talent Acquisition or closely related function.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with deep experience in reporting, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to manage ambiguity, read the room, and engage effectively with diverse leadership styles.
• Exceptional communication skills — tactful, thoughtful, and adaptable.
• Exposure to workforce planning, financial analytics, or advanced recruiting analytics preferred.
• Experience with Workday or ERP implementations is a strong plus.