Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is seeking a high-performing Sr. Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition to lead and transform our Corporate TA function. This leader will manage a team of TA Partners, oversee strategic projects and work closely with business and People Services leaders to deliver a world-class hiring experience.
Job description
Key Focus Areas
- Strong Leadership: Foster accountability, motivation, and a culture of excellence while effectively leading and developing TA Partners.
- Process Improvement: Streamline recruiting processes by leveraging technology and implementing innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring leaders, including managers and directors, to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational priorities.
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners responsible for ~1,200 annual senior manager-level and below hires across all corporate departments (e.g., Finance, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Services).
- Drive performance excellence by setting clear goals, providing real-time coaching, and supporting teammate development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-integrity culture aligned with DaVita's core values.
Recruiting Strategy & Execution
- Partner closely with the team to ensure a high-touch, high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers across all searches.
- Provide oversight and strategic guidance to ensure searches are conducted with speed, rigor, and alignment to DaVita's leadership expectations.
- Continuously assess and optimize recruiting processes to drive consistency, candidate quality, and a world-class hiring experience.
Process and Operations Excellence
- Build and manage scalable, standardized processes that deliver a best-in-class hiring experience for candidates and hiring leaders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve quality through technology, tools, templates, and operational discipline.
- Partner with the Director of Corporate and Executive Recruiting to design and implement future-state processes that position DaVita's Corporate TA function as world-class.
- Build and enforce high standards of operational excellence, data integrity, and process rigor across the Corporate TA team.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data, feedback, and market trends.
Metrics and Performance Management
- Monitor and evaluate recruiting performance, analyze trends, and proactively implement adjustments to achieve or exceed established goals.
- Foster a results-oriented approach, ensuring recruiting metrics consistently align with and exceed organizational objectives.
- Analyze recruitment data to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities within the hiring process, implementing corrective actions to drive improvements.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to People Services business partners and business leaders across corporate functions.
- Navigate matrixed relationships and complex org structures to ensure aligned expectations, clear communication, and mutual accountability.
- Represent the TA function with professionalism, credibility, and insight—elevating our team's brand internally.
Culture & Belonging
- Help shape and reinforce a culture where connection, belonging, growth, and purpose are central to how we work and lead.
- Model inclusive hiring practices and ensure equitable access to opportunities throughout the recruitment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or other equivalent experience required
- Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of recruiting experience
- At least 3+ years focused on corporate recruiting
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting teams, ideally in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
- Strong track record of advising business leaders and driving high-quality hiring outcomes
- Skilled at balancing hands-on team leadership with strategic partnership responsibilities
- Highly organized with excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
- High EQ, excellent communication, and a deep appreciation for team culture and development
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and search methodologies
- Experience with Workday Recruiting a plus
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
- Travel Requirement: Up to 20%
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.