Talent Acquisition Partner

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to shape the future of our workforce across clinical and non-clinical roles. You will partner with hiring managers to forecast talent needs, design proactive sourcing strategies, and deliver a world-class candidate experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in HR or talent acquisition, with healthcare recruiting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent years of hands-on recruitment experience).
• 3+ years of progressive human resources or talent acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic Talent Advisor: Partner shoulder-to-shoulder with hiring managers to understand team dynamics, anticipate talent needs, and consult on market trends and sourcing channels.
• Build Creative Talent Pipelines: Develop proactive, data-informed sourcing strategies to engage qualified active and passive candidates for critical and high-volume clinical/non-clinical roles.
• Fix Bottlenecks & Drive Quality: Spot pipeline gaps, optimize application-to-offer velocity, and implement continuous process improvements across the recruiter lifecycle.
• Champion the Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, empathetic, and memorable end-to-end experience for every candidate from first contact to offer acceptance.
• Leverage Modern HR Tech & Metrics: Use our ATS (iCIMS), CRM engines, and analytics dashboards to track key metrics (time-to-fill, funnel conversion) and drive smart recruitment decisions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Consultative Mindset

Stakeholder Agility

Adaptability & Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Operations

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

HRIS

Job description

Overview

At UF Health, we’re on a mission to move medicine forward. As the Southeast’s premier academic health system, we bring together world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and top-tier education to transform lives every single day. But our greatest superpower isn't our technology it’s our people! When you join UF Health, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to building a healthier, stronger community across Florida and beyond.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you won't just fill open requisitions you'll shape the future of our workforce!

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted talent advisor to clinical and business leaders. You’ll dive deep into workforce planning, diagnose recruitment bottlenecks, roll out innovative pipeline strategies, and leverage real-time data insights to connect top-tier talent with meaningful careers. If you thrive on solving complex hiring puzzles, building great relationships, and delivering a world-class candidate experience, this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic Talent Advisor:Partner shoulder-to-shoulder with hiring managers to understand team dynamics, anticipate talent needs, and consult on market trends and sourcing channels.
• Build Creative Talent Pipelines: Develop proactive, data-informed sourcing strategies to engage qualified active and passive candidates for critical and high-volume clinical/non-clinical roles.
• Fix Bottlenecks & Drive Quality: Spot pipeline gaps, optimize application-to-offer velocity, and implement continuous process improvements across the recruiter lifecycle.
• Champion the Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, empathetic, and memorable end-to-end experience for every candidate from first contact to offer acceptance.
• Leverage Modern HR Tech & Metrics: Use our ATS (iCIMS), CRM engines, and analytics dashboards to track key metrics (time-to-fill, funnel conversion) and drive smart recruitment decisions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent years of hands-on recruitment experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive human resources or talent acquisition experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience recruiting within a healthcare, clinical, or academic medical environment.
• Proven track record supporting high-volume and/or specialized/niche recruitment efforts.
• Familiarity with modern recruitment tech stacks (ATS, CRM platforms, HRIS, and reporting tools).

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze recruitment challenges, parse data, and craft creative solutions.
• Consultative Mindset: Strong advisory presence with the confidence to influence and guide hiring managers.
• Stakeholder Agility: Exceptional communication skills with a passion for building high-trust partnerships.
• Adaptability & Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting with energy and attention to detail.