Director, Talent Acquisition

Connecticut Children's

Director of Talent Acquisition driving recruitment strategies and team leadership at Connecticut Children's. Overseeing the end-to-end pre-employment processes and compliance-driven hiring.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year talent acquisition strategy aligned to organizational workforce needs
Lead the design and evolution of recruitment models, sourcing strategies, and workforce planning initiatives
Build strong talent pipelines across critical roles and hard-to-fill positions
Oversee the pre-employment clearance and onboarding process, including occupational health, background checks, licensure verification, and other regulatory requirements
Ensure clearance processes are timely, compliant, and tightly integrated with onboarding and HR systems
Build long-term strategic plans for clearance, credentialing workflows, and operational efficiencies
Define and manage strategies for contingent labor entry into the organization, including process design, policies, and vendor partnerships
Partner closely with Compensation, HR Systems & Analytics, Occupational Health, Compliance, hiring leaders, and other stakeholders to streamline hiring and onboarding workflows
Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team and clearance specialists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, 3 years of leadership experience
Proven experience managing pre-employment processes and compliance-driven hiring environments
Experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Oracle, Workday, iCIMS) and recruiting analytics tools
Demonstrated track record of using data and insights to optimize recruitment strategies and drive cycle-time improvements
Experience working cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence (compensation, HRIS, benefits)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningRecruitment Models DesignCompliance ManagementCredentialing WorkflowsContingent Labor StrategiesRecruiting AnalyticsCycle-Time ImprovementBackground Checks ManagementLicensure Verification

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationStakeholder PartnershipStrategic PlanningCommunication