Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Michigan Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our Human Resources team. This pivotal role focuses primarily (80%) on conducting executive-level searches for director-level roles and above. The successful candidate will possess strong recruitment experience, exceptional communication skills and an ability to provide world-class customer service to both candidates and internal stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and steer Michigan Medicine’s strategic hiring efforts by ensuring the acquisition of top-tier leadership talent. The remaining 20% of the time will be dedicated to other recruitment-related projects as directed by the Director of Talent Acquisition. This role reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mental and emotional health programs
• Child Care Resources
• Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting

Another Reason to Go Blue!

• Nationally Recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork
• Top 5 employer in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business
• Forbes #1 Best Employer in Michigan
• Ranked #11 in the US and best in Michigan “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2020-21
• Five medical specialties ranked in the nation’s top 10 and was ranked No. 1 in the state of Michigan.
• Michigan Medicine ranked #15 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals’ rankings Mission Statement

Responsibilities*

Director-level and Above Search & Recruitment (80%):

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment processes for director-level roles and above, developing tailored search strategies that align with Michigan Medicine’s talent needs and organizational goals.
• Independently conduct high-level candidate searches utilizing advanced networking and sourcing techniques to identify and engage potential leadership candidates.
• Liaise with retained search firms, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure seamless coordination and communication between Michigan Medicine departments and external parties.
• Deliver “white glove” customer service, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Facilitate interviews, assessments, and selection processes, ensuring a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide expert advice and consultation to hiring leaders to identify role requirements, determine recruitment strategies, and ensure alignment with Michigan Medicine’s strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with department leaders and hiring managers, serving as a trusted advisor on all matters related to recruitment and talent management.
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports on search progress, candidate pipelines, and market insights to leadership teams.

Recruitment Projects & Initiatives (20%):

• Participate in and lead various recruitment-related projects at the discretion of the Director of Talent Acquisition to support the broader goals of the talent acquisition team.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and achieving departmental objectives.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and contribute to diverse talent pipeline development efforts.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:

• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in executive recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative recruitment strategies to enhance Michigan Medicine’s talent acquisition efforts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of recruitment policies, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years focused on executive or senior-level recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex recruitment projects and partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry and familiarity with Michigan Medicine’s operations and culture is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems, and running data-driven recruitment processes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform recruitment strategies.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for connecting exceptional talent with transformative leadership opportunities, we invite you to apply and join the Michigan Medicine team in shaping the future of healthcare.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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