At Sentara, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and elevate recruiting for our Corporate functions and Sentara Health Plan. This role is ideal for a forward‑thinking talent leader who thrives in delivering operational excellence, influencing stakeholders, and building high‑impact hiring strategies that scale.

Why This Role Matters

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll shape the operational foundation of Sentara’s talent strategy—ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across health plan, IT, marketing, finance, clinical roles, and more! You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, a champion for improving hiring practices, and a people leader who empowers recruiters to do their best work. You[

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience leading operational talent acquisition teams

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution

Exceptional stakeholder partnership and communication skills

Passion for candidate experience, innovation, and inclusive hiring

Strong experience with Workday Recruiting and incorporating AI-driven recruiting workflows for high-volume recruiting optimization

Ability to lead through change and deliver results in a complex organization

Willingness to travel for onsite events and meetings as needed (primarily in Virginia Beach, VA

Why Sentara?

Sentara is a mission‑driven organization committed to improving health every day. We offer a collaborative culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the people and communities we serve.

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Manager is in charge of planning, developing, managing, and overseeing operational Talent Acquisition staff and system-wide Talent Acquisition initiatives. Responsible for all full-time, part-time, flexi-pool, and temporary hiring. The Manager will lead the operational framework for the system's Talent Acquisition strategy, providing strategic programs and policies to drive contemporary Talent Acquisition practices. This position serves as an influential advisor who understands evolving business contexts and stakeholder expectations, and translates them into innovative recruitment strategies/processes. Talent Manager will influence outcomes and communicate closely with Talent Acquisition Recruiters and Specialists by sharing best practices and using a customer-focused approach to understanding the needs of hiring leaders. They will oversee the effective attraction, screening, selection, and development of a high-performing, diverse, and sustainable talent pipeline to drive business results in alignment with organizational and functional HR strategies. Effectively maintain confidentiality and operate with efficiency/integrity within a rapidly changing environment. Drive organizational dedication, accountability, and deliver operational excellence.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP (Preferred)

Experience

5 years of recruiting experience (Required)

3 years of management experience (Required)