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University of Maryland Medical System · 7 hours ago

Lead, Talent Acquisition Partner

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system providing a wide range of medical services. They are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner who will leverage platforms to redefine talent acquisition, lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, and enhance the recruitment process through emerging technologies.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Bridges Talent Acquisition operations and strategy as a strategic recruiter and informal leader. Assists with leadership and dotted-line responsibilities, focusing on process optimization and peer coaching. Input into team member performance reviews

Leads initiatives and specialties, such as hard-to-fill roles, tests and deploys tools, and recommends process changes. Leads trainings, informs policy updates, and spearheads strategic sourcing and TA projects. Coaches peers, supports onboarding, provides day-to-day guidance to TAPs, and owns metrics for campaigns or segments

Owns candidate journey improvements across the lifecycle and advises on workforce strategy with high trust from leadership

Conducts market intelligence reviews and aligns recruitment messaging with EVP while assisting in management of team members, customer assignments and alignments

Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts by leveraging advanced tools and data-driven strategies—from proactive intake through seamless offer negotiation—in close collaboration with hiring leaders, sourcers, and operations support to deliver high-quality hires

Source, assess, and engage top-tier talent by partnering with sourcing and recruitment marketing teams to map the market, activate CRM campaigns, and implement targeted outreach strategies that build diverse, high-performing pipelines

Interviews, screens, and refers qualified applicants for open positions of all levels. Assists hiring managers in the determination of starting salaries according to compensation guidelines. Acts as a liaison with Compensation on salary offers that are above guidelines. Coordinates relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses, as needed

Identify and attend employment fairs or professional conferences of customer groups to represent UMMS Member Organizations to potential employees

Embrace and explore emerging technologies, including agentic and generative AI, to enhance the recruitment process, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency—bringing a mindset of curiosity, adaptability, and early adoption to evolving tools and platforms

Advise hiring managers as a strategic partner by developing strong relationships and applying business acumen, labor market insights, and data analytics to align hiring strategies with evolving business priorities

Interprets and communicates Human Resource policies and procedures related to recruitment for employees and management on employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and training policies. Trains Recruitment Specialists and customers on recruitment processes and policies as needed

Evaluates effectiveness of recruitment activities by comparing relevant statistics such as number of interviews and successful referrals against cost of recruitment activities

Foster strong relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional partners to provide insightful advice and support

Supports and provides input to the Compensation department on market issues regarding current compensation programs. Stay abreast of market trends in recruitment and retention to maintain a competitive edge

Deliver a seamless, high-touch candidate experience by ensuring timely, transparent communication and personalized engagement across every stage of the hiring journey, reinforcing our employer brand at every touchpoint

Collaborate with pre-boarding team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires

Serve as a subject matter expert and champion of recruitment technology and processes, driving adoption, consistency, and continuous improvement across the talent acquisition lifecycle in collaboration with HRIS, operations, and analytics partners

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Talent AcquisitionFull Cycle RecruitingRecruitment TechnologyData AnalyticsCandidate Relationship ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsProcess OptimizationStakeholder CommunicationCoachingMarket Intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a talent acquisition or staffing environment may be considered

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible talent acquisition experience

Proven full cycle recruiting experience, including networking, attending events, sourcing passive candidates, and hiring talent across a range of roles and levels

Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and stakeholder requests with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

Experience in recruitment and HR technologies, including Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), social media sourcing, resume databases, and other internet-based recruiting tools

Preferred

Oversite of the full cycle recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, best practices, relevant laws, and regulations, while improving the candidate experience

Experience communicating with various stakeholders; including internal and external partners

Company

University of Maryland Medical System

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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.

Founded in 1984

Baltimore, MD, US

10001+ employees