The Director of Talent Acquisition plays a pivotal role in driving the recruitment strategies for both Field Operations and student-focused initiatives within Blue River PetCare. This position oversees the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring the company hires and retains the best veterinary talent while also attracting high-quality candidates through campus initiatives. The Director will lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team responsible for hospital veterinary recruiting and the Campus Recruitment team responsible for student-focused programs and brand promotion.

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to support the hiring needs of Field Operations and campus recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for collaborating with Field Operations to align recruitment efforts with business needs.
• Oversee all aspects of hospital veterinary recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation.
• Oversee campus initiatives, including fostering relationships with veterinary schools and student organizations.
• Oversee the Campus Recruiting team representing Blue River PetCare as a brand ambassador at career fairs, conferences, and related events to promote the organization and attract prospective candidates.
• Identify and implement innovative recruitment practices and technologies to enhance recruitment effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitor market trends and industry best practices to ensure proactive recruitment efforts and maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
• Maintain accurate records, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to track recruitment activities and outcomes.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Talent Acquisition and Campus Recruitment teams, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous development of team members.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree; or requisite experience

• 3+ years of talent acquisition leadership experience managing recruitment teams in the veterinary medicine industry.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on both high-volume recruitment and campus initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading recruitment teams, including setting strategic direction, establishing performance metrics, and providing coaching and development.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing techniques, candidate assessment methods, and employment branding strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal stakeholders, external partners, and candidates at all levels.
• Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future talent needs and develop proactive recruitment strategies to address them.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• This position frequently communicates with managers and veterinarians at remote locations using email and phone. Must be able to exchange clear, accurate information in these situations.
• Frequent keyboarding/use of computer for data entry.
• This position frequently communicates and collaborates with co-workers in the office.

• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in utilizing ATS platforms to manage the recruitment process efficiently, including job posting, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and reporting.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing tools and techniques to enhance employer branding, attract passive candidates, and engage with talent pools effectively.
• Ability to analyze recruitment data, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in managing relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and service providers to support talent acquisition efforts, negotiate contracts, and optimize recruitment resources.
• Awareness of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to recruitment and hiring processes, ensuring adherence to legal standards and company policies.
• Knowledge of various sourcing techniques, including social media recruiting, job boards, professional networking platforms, and employee referrals, to identify and attract top talent.

Blue River PetCare is a multi-state owner and operator of high-quality veterinary hospitals, with our corporate office located in downtown Chicago. We provide an exit strategy for owners of veterinary hospitals who are looking to reduce the headaches of business and diversify their asset base while continuing to practice or who are seeking to transition their practice as they consider retirement. We believe strongly in the local franchise and work with our hospitals to strengthen their existing hospital brands and carry on the legacies which have been established.

Diversity is embraced at Blue River PetCare and the uniqueness of all individuals is supported. All qualified applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or ancestry.

• 73% of BRP leadership roles are held by women.
• 63% of 2023 new hires were people identifying as women.
• 59% of BRP leadership roles director-level and above are held by women.
• 42% of 2023 new hires were people identifying as non-white.

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