Talent Acquisition Consultant

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  This is a remote position that MUST be in driving distance of Topeka, KS.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Consultant. This role will support New Graduate Nurse recruitment in our Topeka, KS market.

• Act as a consultative, Talent Acquisition subject matter expert by applying best practices for full lifecycle recruitment and strategic Talent Acquisition
• Facilitate the end-to-end recruitment process; including defining/determining strategic sourcing, recruiting, interviewing approach/process, selecting decisions, and offer acceptance process.
• Conduct Intake meeting with hiring manager to include a review of Service Level Agreement (SLA), review requisition and job description, ideal candidate profile, interview process, and salary range expectations
• As appropriate, leverage Recruiting Coordinator to pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews, and debrief sessions
• Participate in the interview process and facilitate interviewer debrief sessions supporting the Hiring Manager is selecting the most qualified candidate for the role
• Manage the candidate experience to include follow-up post-interview, offer and acceptance, and post-hire
• Prepare and extend offer, engage in initial salary negotiations (as appropriate), manage final offer acceptance
• Manage position requisitions from posting, disposition candidates, place silver medalist candidates in future talent pool, and close reqs in the ATS and Laborlytics
• Drive the development and implementation of comprehensive recruiting plans that leverage Ardent branding and marketing techniques to engage both active and passive candidates
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of department culture, business strategy and talent profiles to deliver on the hiring needs of the business
• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on market trends, competitive insights, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
• Demonstrate the ability to attract, influence and convert hard to find talent through understanding of the organization and Ardent employee value proposition
• Utilize recruitment tools such as our applicant tracking system and sourcing platform for workflow tracking, communication, and management of candidates
• Facilitate continuous improvement via measurement tools, scorecards, and recruitment analytics
• Represent Ardent Health for recruiting purposes at networking and industry events, job fairs and conferences, colleges and universities, etc.

• 4-year BS/BA degree preferred
• 1 to 2 years of Recruiting Coordinator experience preferred
• 1+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience – Healthcare experience preferred
• 1+ years of experience developing and executing comprehensive strategic sourcing and recruitment plans preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in an internal applicant tracking system (ATS) - iCIMS a plus

• Must be in driving distance of Topeka, KS (within 2 hours)

• Proven ability to analyze job descriptions and candidate profiles to determine target profile and appropriate match
• Excellent consultative skills and proven success developing strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and levels
• A track record of personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and proven organizational skills
• Ability topositively present Ardent and open roles to potential candidates
• Experience gathering data on recruiting trends and preparing and presenting recommendations to improve talent sources
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment and demonstrate self-motivation to meet and exceed goals