Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sentara Healthcare is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners across assigned business units. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle with a focus on proactive sourcing, diverse pipelines, and a strong candidate experience, even as volume demands rise. Based in Raleigh, NC with remote flexibility, the position involves collaboration across Virginia and North Carolina to align talent with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs
• Acknowledge workforce trends and design proactive recruiting strategies to address talent gaps
• Serve as a trusted adviser on talent market insights, candidate availability, and hiring best practices
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all assigned positions, from intake through offer
• Execute and facilitate screening, interviewing, and selection processes
• Ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders
• Identify and leverage new and diverse sourcing channels to attract top talent
• Engage in both tactical and strategic sourcing to build robust talent pipelines
• Proactively source passive candidates and cultivate relationships for current and future opportunities
• Support workforce planning by participating in forecasting and recruitment planning efforts
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and improve outcomes
• Lead or contribute to talent acquisition projects and initiatives
• Effectively manage a high volume of requisitions across varied job types and levels of complexity
• Maintain strong organization and follow-through in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Strongly Preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with a Bachelor's Degree, OR 4 years of recruiting experience with a High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• 5+ years of recruiting experience required for consideration as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

What You Bring

• Strong relationship-building and consultative partnership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high requisition volume
• Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and hiring high-impact talent
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Work Environment & Travel

This is a remote position with regular travel required across Virginia and North Carolina. Residency within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, VA is strongly preferred. Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support hiring events and business priorities as well as your scheduling needs.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to influence and shape talent strategy in critical business areas. Collaborative, mission-driven environment. Exposure to both strategic and high-impact recruiting initiatives. Ability to lead projects and drive meaningful process improvements.