Director of Talent Acquisition

Description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living!

About Us:

The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values-kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride- and empower every team member to do the right thing!

Position Summary:

The Springs Living is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to join its People Team . The Director of Talent Acquisition is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for designing and executing a scalable, enterprise-wide talent strategy across all levels of the organization. This includes attracting and hiring top-tier talent for Market Presidents, Executive Directors, community-based roles, and Home Office functions.

This role is critical to ensure the organization has the leadership and workforce needed to support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth, including expansion into new and existing markets. The Director will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution, personally engaging in critical searches while building strong pipelines, elevating the candidate's experience, and leading a high-performing team to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth, workforce planning, and market expansion goals
• Partner with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive pipelines for leadership, operational, and frontline roles
• Align talent acquisition strategies with community operations, Home Office functions, and new market initiatives
• Utilize labor market insights, compensation trends, and workforce data to inform recruiting and long-term workforce planning strategies

Executive Recruiting & Talent Attraction

• Lead executive search efforts for key leadership positions, including Market Presidents and Executive Directors
• Design innovative sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive candidates through networking, industry partnerships, referrals, and digital recruiting platforms
• Develop and maintain talent maps and strategic candidate pipelines for critical leadership and operational roles
• Cultivate strong industry relationships and referral networks to support ongoing talent acquisition needs

Employer Branding & Diversity Initiatives

• Partner with Marketing to strengthen employer branding and talent marketing initiatives
• Develop campaigns that highlight organizational culture, mission, and career growth opportunities
• Implement DEI-focused sourcing strategies and partnerships to support diverse candidate pipelines and inclusive hiring practices
• Oversee internship, university, and early career recruiting programs to build future talent pipelines

Market Expansion & Team Deployment

• Lead talent acquisition strategies for new market launches, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives
• Partner with Market Presidents and Operations leaders to build leadership and operational teams for new communities
• Develop scalable hiring playbooks to support market readiness, staffing timelines, and operational performance goals
• Ensure smooth transitions from recruitment through onboarding to accelerate team integration and effectiveness

Recruitment Operations & Technology

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across executive, community, and Home Office functions
• Ensure consistent, high-quality hiring practices and an exceptional candidate experience across all markets
• Leverage ATS, CRM platforms, recruiting analytics, and emerging technologies to improve pipeline health, conversion rates, and hiring outcomes
• Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity metrics, and pipeline effectiveness
• Streamline recruiting processes to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and consistency

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear performance expectations, recruiting metrics, and professional development plans for team members
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, Market Presidents, HR, Operations, and Finance leaders
• Provide data-driven insights on labor market trends, hiring strategies, workforce planning, and organizational growth initiatives

Qualifications:

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven success recruiting across multiple levels, including executive leadership (Market Presidents, Executive Directors) and high-volume community roles
• Demonstrated…