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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 22 hours ago

Executive Director, Talent Acquisition

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people’s lives. The Executive Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the development and execution of innovative recruitment strategies to ensure the successful hiring of clinical and non-clinical talent, while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a system-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with BILH’s purpose, values, and strategic goals

Lead and inspire a multi-level team of recruitment professionals, including Managers, Leads, and Recruiters, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders on workforce planning, market trends, and recruiting challenges, especially in a highly competitive healthcare labor market

Drive the adoption of best-in-class recruitment practices and technologies to improve candidate experience and recruiter efficiency

Oversee recruitment operations and workflows to ensure compliance, timeliness, and service excellence across the BILH system

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring data-driven decisions that improve recruiter performance, candidate quality, and time-to-fill

Foster continuous improvement in talent acquisition technologies, processes, and strategies, leveraging tools such as ATS, CRM, and digital sourcing platforms

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and policy requirements

Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, sourcing channel effectiveness, and recruiter productivity

Lead by example in living BILH’s WE CARE values

Coach, mentor, and develop team members at all levels to build a resilient and agile talent acquisition function

Cultivate a team culture focused on empathy, collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Engage operational and clinical leadership in strategic hiring discussions, ensuring strong partnerships and business alignment

Partner with HR Business Partners, Department Heads, and Clinical Leaders to forecast talent needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies

Oversee the effective utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM tools, and digital sourcing platforms

Leverage data analytics to inform strategy, optimize recruitment workflows, and continuously improve the hiring process

Introduce innovative recruitment marketing campaigns, including employer branding, social media, and community outreach

Qualification

Talent acquisition strategyHealthcare recruitmentLeadership skillsData analyticsATS/HRIS proficiencyChange managementTeam-building skillsCoaching-oriented approachProject managementCommunication skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required

10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or human resources, with a minimum of 5 years in healthcare or a large, matrixed organization

Proven success in leading large-scale recruitment teams, strategy development, and operational execution

Experience with large-scale change management, system/process improvement, and organizational transformation

Deep understanding of healthcare workforce dynamics, including clinical staffing, credentialing, and licensure requirements

Passion for purpose-driven, community-focused healthcare recruitment

Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative and coaching-oriented approach

Excellent communication, change management, and relationship-building skills

Data-savvy mindset with experience leveraging analytics to drive decisions

Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills

Deep understanding of healthcare roles, credentialing, and workforce challenges

Proficiency in ATS/HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and recruitment analytics