Job Description

Position Overview

As the Manager of Talent Acquisition Nurse Recruitment, you will lead strategic and operational efforts to attract, engage, and hire top nursing talent across UHS. By being responsible for overseeing full-cycle nurse recruitment, managing a high-performing recruitment team, and driving initiatives that align with organizational goals and workforce planning strategies, you can help shape the future of our organization. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Nursing Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Programs, and Nursing Education to ensure a seamless and proactive approach to nursing talent acquisition.

As the Manager you can drive the team development, execute innovative sourcing strategies, foster strong partnerships across departments, and ensure the recruitment team is equipped to meet current and future nursing workforce needs. While this role primarily leads the nurse recruitment initiative, you would also be participating in the active recruitment efforts for administrative and leadership roles as needed.

This position is primarily on site at our HR location, with a hybrid component, but will have heavy engagement with our Wilson and BGH Hospital locations.

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Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Talent Acquisition, UHS Human Resources

Primary Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

$54.17 - $81.25 per hour, depending on experience

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the nurse recruitment team through development, engagement, and performance management; oversee selection, orientation/training, mentoring, and performance review.
• Establish team workloads and assess performance to ensure timely and effective recruitment outcomes for nursing vacancies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for recruiters and leaders on nursing recruitment best practices, policies, systems, and procedures.
• Support recruiters in implementing sourcing strategies, recruitment campaigns, and candidate engagement practices designed to attract and retain experienced nurses.
• Partner closely with nursing leaders to forecast workforce needs, identify gaps, and implement proactive recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Talent Acquisitions Strategic Programs division on graduate nurse recruitment as well as the Talent Acquisition Operations team for contingent workforce relationships to align on workforce planning, ensure smooth transitions from GN pipelines, and support long-term nursing workforce stability.
• Apply experience with recruitment marketing technologies and analytics to enhance nursing candidate outreach (e.g., social media, digital campaigns, nursing-focused job boards).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clinical leaders, internal peers, and external partners to ensure seamless and professional candidate experience.
• Facilitate regular business reviews with HR functional partners and deliver updates to nursing leadership.
• Provide training and coaching to recruitment staff on tools, systems, and sourcing techniques specific to nursing recruitment.
• Hold a strong understanding of all roles within the nurse recruitment team and provide hands-on support when needed.
• May assume responsibility for recruiting nursing leadership roles and other key nursing hires.
• May assume additional responsibilities, as requested.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years management experience involving a strong understanding of recruitment functionality
• Minimum five (5) years nurse recruitment experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in human resources or related field
• Healthcare recruiting management experience in a high volume, complex health system
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of organizational initiatives with an emphasis on people leadership
• Workday Experience

License/Certification:

Preferred:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or equivalent

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at

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