Talent Acquisition Manager

The Manager of Talent Acquisition at Care Options for Kids will oversee the recruitment process and team performance for an assigned service line(s). This leader will play a critical role in ensuring hiring strategies align with organizational growth objectives, while driving operational excellence within the recruitment team. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence talent acquisition strategies, support a high-performing team, and contribute to the company's mission to deliver exceptional care to children and families. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: • Manage and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing support, training, hiring event coordination, and accountability to ensure optimal team performance. • Drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including interviews, offers, hires, and other recruitment metrics on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching to team members for not meeting established goals. Recruitment Oversight: • Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for the designated service line(s), ensuring efficient and effective hiring practices. • Mentor and manage Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance, hands-on support/training and performance management. • Maintain a personal caseload for the assigned market to stay engaged with recruitment operations. • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and activity of all job requisitions, including salary transparency, for designated markets. Strategic Collaboration: • Partner with executive leaders & other essential department heads, i.e. the VPs/Directors of Business Operations, Clinical Operations, Sales, Marketing, to align hiring strategies with organizational growth goals. • Collaborate with hiring managers and service line specific department leads to address recruitment needs, resolve issues, attend recruitment events, and escalate concerns when necessary. Data & Metrics Utilization: • Use recruitment data and metrics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness of hiring strategies within the assigned market(s). • Identify trends and areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions to enhance recruitment outcomes. Event Management: • Partner with leadership to select strategic events and sponsorships, balancing budget constraints with market hiring needs and long-term talent pipeline development. • Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of all hiring events (virtual and in-person) in partnership with Marketing, Clinical Operations, and Sales, to ensure brand alignment and strong candidate engagement. • Coordinate cross-departmental pre-event planning, ensuring TA Specialists and Market Leaders are aligned on hiring needs, event goals, target disciplines, and follow-up expectations. • Provide on-site or virtual leadership during events, modeling strong customer service, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting recruiters in real-time decision-making and candidate prioritization. • Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the ATS of all event-related candidate interactions, maintaining high data integrity for reporting and forecasting. Operational Excellence: • Act as the primary point of contact for ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for troubleshooting, including submitting and managing support tickets as needed. • Remaining current on industry trends specific to our business and best practices. • Demonstrates initiative, solutions-focused mind-set • Support the team's/office involvement in in-person community/hiring events to engage with local/national professional organizations, academic programs, and community organizations to enhance hiring pipelines. • Ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices across all recruitment activities. Qualifications: o Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. o 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. o Proficiency in using ATS platforms and other recruitment tools. o Strong analytical skills with experience in leveraging data for decision-making. o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Proven ability to mentor and lead a team to meet and exceed performance goals. o Familiarity with the healthcare industry and therapy recruitment are preferred. What We Offer: o A supportive and collaborative work environment. o Opportunities for professional growth and development. o Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. o A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Job Title: Manager, Talent Acquisition - Therapy+ Classification: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Talent Acquisition Apply by: 3/10/2026 Salary Range: $82,000/year + Bonus Eligible, Quaterly Location: Denver, CO #RDADMIN

Created: 2026-03-04