Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Placement

Talent Acquisition Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Acquisition Managers and Specialists, ensuring coordinated recruitment efforts across multiple 1199 healthcare networks in NYC (specializing in nursing homes/long term care) to meet employer needs and placement goals.

• Manage daily operations, ensuring alignment with recruitment strategies.

• Engage with healthcare employers to understand workforce needs, oversee job postings, and manage candidate referrals.

• Achieve successful job placements, reduce vacancy fill times, and increase employer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to provide resume workshops, interview preparation, and job readiness training.

• Ensure job seekers are well-prepared, resulting in higher placement success and positive outcomes.

• Work with the Director to define strategic goals and support cross-functional initiatives.

• Drive collaborative efforts between TEF business units to enhance placement outcomes and achieve division-wide alignment.

• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff within both units.

• Facilitate staff development and professional growth, fostering a high-performing team.

• Track and analyze key metrics (placement rates, employer feedback).

• Use data insights to drive decisions, optimize division operations, and enhance employer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in talent acquisition or workforce development, and experience managing large recruitment projects or regional hiring initiatives preferred; including 4 years in a supervisory role required.

• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience in multi-site team management.

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and familiarity with ATS tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.

• Experience in healthcare or unionized environments, familiarity with recruitment KPIs, and knowledge of local labor trends.

• Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.

• Regional knowledge of the Hudson Valley and Bronx areas.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus (Spanish/French-Creole preferred).