Talent Acquisition Manager
Denver, Colorado
- Category
- Administrative
- Date posted
- 01/07/2026
- Job ID
- #16762573
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: 1/15/2026
Salary Range: $75,000/year + Bonus Eligible, $10,000
Location: Denver, CO
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