Director, Talent Acquisition

TAG - The Aspen Group

Director of Talent Acquisition for Lovet, leading recruitment strategies for veterinary professionals across multiple locations. Focus on strategic hiring and organizational growth as part of a trusted healthcare support organization.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to identify and hire providers at all stages of their careers
Build, structure, and lead a high-performing recruiting team, providing direction across full-cycle recruitment strategy, staffing best practices, systems, and technology
Design an efficient organizational structure for Talent Acquisition and develop A+ recruiting talent
Enhance Lovet’s visibility and reputation in key recruiting markets, positioning us as the employer of choice ahead of the competition
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, partnering to drive talent attraction, networking, and diversity & inclusion initiatives
Develop, implement, and report on metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and team performance in support of enterprise goals
Identify, implement, and monitor staffing best practices to improve efficiency and quality while reducing cost and time-to-fill
Oversee the use of assessment tools within the hiring process
Collaborate with the broader TAG community to leverage Centers of Excellence and peer expertise
Partner with business leaders to design and execute staffing plans that optimize the mix of internal and external hiring
Build relationships with external thought leaders in the Talent Acquisition space
Lead and innovate graduate hiring strategy, positioning Lovet as the #1 destination for veterinary students
Evaluate and improve current processes, policies, and procedures to drive continuous improvement
Develop and deliver training programs for hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates to improve hiring effectiveness and reduce turnover
Serve as a brand ambassador at in-person and virtual events
Cultivate and nurture strong talent pipelines to support long-term hiring success
Scale the Talent Acquisition function to support hyper-growth phases
Leverage modern recruiting marketing methodologies to engage talent in their native environments and drive top-of-funnel activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success leading a recruitment function and managing a diverse team within a multi-site organization (experience in animal or human healthcare strongly preferred)
Experience with industry and academic relations recruiting
Strong data and analytics acumen, with the ability to measure performance and communicate progress through metrics
Deep knowledge of Talent Acquisition tools and systems, including experience with system implementations and roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leaders at all levels, delivering exceptional service and building strong client relationships
Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, hyper-growth or start-up environment
Experienced in building scalable Talent Acquisition foundations to support rapid expansion
Innovative and creative in recruiting approaches, with a passion for experimenting with new sourcing and engagement strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous benefits package that includes paid time off
health
dental
vision
401(k) savings plan with match

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent acquisition strategyfull-cycle recruitmentstaffing best practicesmetrics assessmentassessment toolsrecruiting marketing methodologiesdata and analyticssystem implementationstraining program developmentprocess improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementstrategic advisingrelationship buildingflexibilityadaptabilityinnovationcreativityclient servicecollaboration