Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work With Purpose

At AlerisLife we’re dedicated to advancing the lives of all we serve - from our residents to each and every one of our team members. With a mission-driven mindset and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, our team members enjoy a work culture that is uniquely supportive of their professional and personal lives. A place where they can advance others, and themselves.

All team members will be required to work on-site three (3) days per week. The on-site days will be Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a third day to be selected by the employee in consultation with their leader. For the right talent, we are open to considering remote candidates. We will prioritize candidates who meet the key qualifications and demonstrate a strong alignment with the role’s requirements.

Summary:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will serve as a strategic advisor and key partner to both operational and HR leadership, supporting assigned field communities and playing a pivotal role in corporate talent acquisition initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing proactive, data-informed recruiting strategies to attract top talent at all levels of the organization—ranging from frontline roles to corporate functions.

This role will have a strong focus on supporting our corporate hiring efforts, partnering directly with business unit leaders and HR partners to understand evolving organizational needs and build scalable, high-impact recruitment strategies. Whether it's filling niche roles in HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, or other corporate departments, or advising on executive-level hiring, this person will be a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across the corporate enterprise.

Beyond full-cycle recruiting, the Senior TA Specialist will guide recruitment strategy, improve process consistency, and coach hiring managers in both field and corporate settings on sourcing, selection, and compliance best practices. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven, analytical thinker who brings deep recruiting expertise, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is passionate about elevating the organization’s hiring capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to field and corporate leaders in designing and implementing both immediate and long-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for key corporate roles, collaborating closely with department heads to understand functional needs and deliver exceptional candidate experiences.
• Consult with corporate hiring teams to develop effective sourcing plans, interview strategies, and workforce planning aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a key point of contact for corporate recruitment, ensuring a seamless and professional process from requisition to onboarding.
• Partner with HR and Talent Leadership to proactively identify future corporate hiring needs and build pipelines of qualified talent.
• Mentor, train, and coach both community and corporate hiring leaders on best practices in recruitment, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and compliance.
• Provide reporting and insights on corporate and field recruiting activity, using data to influence strategy and continuously improve outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, HRIS, and other teams to enhance corporate employment branding, sourcing effectiveness, and technology optimization.
• Champion process consistency, quality control, and compliance across all levels of the recruitment function.
• Identify talent trends, market shifts, and areas of opportunity that inform and enhance corporate and enterprise-wide talent strategies.
• Contribute to enterprise talent acquisition initiatives and special projects aimed at improving candidate quality, hiring manager capability, and recruitment operations.
• Serve as a thought leader within the TA team, helping to drive innovation and continuous improvement across both corporate and field hiring efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior or strategic Talent Acquisition role, with demonstrated success supporting corporate-level recruitment (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, etc.).
• Experience in a multi-site, matrixed, or decentralized organization preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• Expertise in full cycle recruiting and sourcing methodologies for a variety of role types and levels.
• Strong experience coaching and advising senior-level leaders on recruitment best practices.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably BrassRing) and data/reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Passionate about improving organizational recruitment capability and candidate experience.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k Match
• Bonus Opportunity
• Competitive PTO, Sick & Holidays
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment.

• Purpose and Meaning – You have an authentic connection our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture and keep People First at all times.
• Advancing Others – You advance others, supporting their continuous growth and enabling their achievements. You get it – positive team experiences lead to incredible customer moments.
• You Are Accountable – To our team, our customers and our brand(s). You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
• Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement, respect ideas from everywhere, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
• Let’s Do This – Fast is as slow as we go! You thrive with a focus on the here-and-now, while managing multiple priorities, projects and competing demands, helping others anticipate and embrace what’s next.

EEOC

Alerislife prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, AlerisLife complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, AlerisLife expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of AlerisLifeTesting of New Employment Application’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.