Manager of Talent Acquisition

About this role

Position Summary
Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and oversee recruitment efforts for Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) roles. This individual will manage a highly experienced team of seven recruiters, supported by administrative and sourcing partners, and will serve as a strategic partner and second-in-command within the Talent Acquisition function.


This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong operational discipline, and is deeply curious about data, systems, and innovation. Success in this role requires both analytical rigor and exceptional emotional intelligence — the ability to read the room, adapt in real time, and partner effectively with leaders who bring diverse and sometimes challenging perspectives.


Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Leadership & Operations

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for all recruitment activity supporting Nursing and APP hiring.
• Ensure operational excellence across recruiting workflows, processes, and outcomes.
• Partner closely with recruiters, sourcers, and administrative support to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruiting processes to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience.

Strategic Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational leaders, offering strategic guidance and thoughtful challenge when appropriate.
• Support leadership with workforce planning insights and recruitment strategy in a highly complex nursing environment.
• Serve as a key thought partner and operational leader within the Talent Acquisition team.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

- Lead with data — develop, analyze, and interpret recruitment and workforce analytics.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reporting that provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Regularly challenge existing metrics, asking deeper questions to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
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