Talent Acquisition Partner

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment for the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) department. This onsite position in Philadelphia centers on sourcing, screening, and referring qualified candidates for Jefferson roles, while partnering with department leaders to shape hiring plans and guide offer decisions. The role emphasizes proactive recruiting, compliant interviewing, and delivering a strong candidate experience aligned with Jefferson’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary recruitment source for the entire IS&T department.
• Recruit, screen, and refer applicants for new or existing Jefferson positions using detailed knowledge of job requirements.
• Conduct lawful employment interviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with Jefferson department heads, supervisors, and personnel in other organizations, agencies, and educational institutions.
• Review hiring criteria and collaborate with hiring supervisors to establish appropriate grade levels through recruitment planning.
• Gather information needed to recruit and utilize creative resources to identify qualified applicants.
• Ensure supervisors receive applications and adhere to Jefferson Service Standards as appropriate.
• Negotiate salary offers with supervisors and compensation personnel and extend offers, including start date and orientation attendance.
• Verify references, education, and licenses or certifications of candidates.
• Prepare recruitment advertisements for newspapers, websites, journals, and postings.
• Manage individual advertising budgets and coordinate with external employment and advertising representatives.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in alignment with the University’s core values.
• Enter all relevant applicant and new-hire data into PeopleSoft and arrange new-hire processing schedules.
• Prepare employment agreements and offer letters, and handle onboarding paperwork including scheduling physicals and orientation.
• Conduct courtesy interviews for applicants.
• Provide consulting support to Jefferson Management on the hiring process and counsel employees regarding career development.
• Deliver training to Jefferson Management on hiring, selection, and onboarding policies and related materials.
• Prepare activity reports and develop projects as requested by the Manager.
• Demonstrate creative and proactive recruitment approaches, particularly for critical job categories.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 1 year of recruitment experience in a comparable organization performing similar duties.
• Experience in utilizing support staff is beneficial.
• Experience sourcing qualified applicants using databases, the web, and other creative resources.
• Ability to maintain and control usage of classified ads.
• Two years or more of experience working with a Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Technologies

• Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• PeopleSoft
• Microsoft Suite

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service

Job Details

Recruits and screens applicants for positions within Jefferson, matches qualifications to job requirements, and refers qualified applicants to appropriate departments for interviews. Performs special projects as assigned.

Job Duties

• Must have prior healthcare or IT recruitment experience.
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite.
• Must have two years or more experience with a Workday ATS.
• Will be the main recruitment source for the IS&T department.
• Recruits, screens, and refers applicants for new or existing Jefferson positions using knowledge of specific job requirements.
• Responsible for conducting lawful employment interviews.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Jefferson department heads, supervisors, and personnel in other organizations, agencies, and educational institutions.
• Reviews hiring criteria and prepares recruitment plans with hiring supervisors to ensure appropriate grade levels.
• Gathers information needed to recruit and utilizes creative resources to identify qualified applicants.
• Ensures supervisors receive applications and adhere to Jefferson Service Standards as appropriate.
• Negotiates salary offers with supervisors and compensation personnel and extends offers, including start date and orientation attendance.
• Verifies references, education, and licenses/certifications of candidates.
• Prepares recruitment advertisements for newspapers, websites, journals, and postings.
• Controls individual advertising budgets for recruitment responsibilities and interacts with external employment and advertising representatives.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in line with the University’s core values.
• Enters all relevant applicant and new-hire data into the system and coordinates new-hire processing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Frequent keyboard use
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America