Talent Advisor – Nursing Recruitment

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Talent Advisor – Nursing Recruitment to serve as a strategic partner for the nursing workforce. You will lead full-cycle recruitment, collaborate with nursing leadership, and align hiring with patient care priorities and workforce goals.

You will develop nursing pipelines, drive community partnerships, and leverage labor market insights to attract top talent while upholding Bronson's values and commitment to DEI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, nursing, or related field required.
• RN license or clinical background strongly preferred.
• 3+ years in talent acquisition or HR, preferably in healthcare or nursing recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to nurse leaders and clinical executives for staffing models.
• Consult on role requirements, hiring priorities, timelines, and market conditions.
• Guide leaders through competency-based interviewing and structured selection processes.

Skills

Consultative skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Nursing

RN license preferred

Tools

Workday ATS

Excel

Job description

Location: Bronson Healthcare Group Time Type: Full Time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Cost Center: 1280 Human Resources (BHG)

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by Positivity, inspiring us to be our best and go above and beyond for our patients, one another, and our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Role Overview

The Talent Advisor – Nursing Recruitment serves as a strategic consultant and recruitment partner for Bronson's nursing workforce. This role supports full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and other licensed nursing professionals. The Talent Advisor partners closely with nursing leadership and clinical departments to align hiring strategies with patient care priorities, operational needs, and long-term workforce goals.

Beyond traditional recruitment, this role contributes to nursing pipeline development, academic partnerships, workforce analytics, and community outreach. The Talent Advisor leverages labor market insights, clinical workforce data, and innovative sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-quality nursing talent while championing Bronson's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to nurse leaders and clinical executives, aligning recruitment strategies with staffing models and workforce plans.
• Consult on role requirements, hiring priorities, timelines, and market conditions to support informed hiring decisions.
• Guide leaders through competency‑based interviewing, structured selection processes, and offer decisions.
• Collaborate with hiring leaders throughout the Talent Acquisition process.
• Meet regularly with assigned hiring managers to review progress, refine strategy, and coach leaders on TA expectations and best practices.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for inpatient, outpatient, specialty care, float pool, and critical staffing areas.
• Source, screen, interview, and manage candidates through application, offer, and onboarding stages.
• Maintain compliance with licensure, credentialing, union considerations, and organizational hiring standards.
• Build and maintain partnerships with nursing schools, academic institutions, residency programs, and professional organizations.
• Support nurse residency, early‑career, and student‑to‑practice initiatives.
• Participate in advisory boards, clinical placement discussions, and workforce development initiatives.
• Use workforce analytics, vacancy data, turnover trends, and labor market insights to inform recruitment strategy.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Workforce Planning teams on forecasting, vacancy reduction, and succession planning.
• Incorporate compensation and market intelligence into competitive hiring and offer strategies.
• Represent Bronson at nursing career fairs, open houses, community events, and academic partnership functions.
• Champion Bronson's employer brand and commitment to patient‑centered care and professional development.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Talent teams on targeted recruitment campaigns.
• Leverage AI tools, digital sourcing strategies, and targeted outreach to attract passive and hard‑to‑fill nursing talent.
• Utilize Workday ATS, CRM tools, and recruitment analytics to track progress and optimize workflows.
• Stay current on nursing licensure requirements, union dynamics, and healthcare labor market trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Nursing, or related field required.
• RN license or clinical background strongly preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR, preferably in healthcare or nursing recruitment.
• Experience consulting with clinical leaders and recruiting licensed nursing professionals across multiple specialties.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred), Excel, and recruitment metrics.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to attend offsite recruitment, academic, and community events, including travel greater than 25 miles from a Bronson facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of nursing roles, licensure requirements, and clinical workforce dynamics.
• Knowledge of healthcare labor markets, union considerations, and nursing recruitment best practices.
• Proficiency with ATS systems, recruitment analytics, and workforce metrics.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recruitment strategies.
• Strong consultative, interpersonal, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering a positive, inclusive, and compliant candidate experience.
• Strong collaboration skills across HR, clinical leadership, education, and external partners.

Physical and Sensory Demands

• Prolonged sitting and computer use (up to 80 percent of the workday).
• Frequent visual concentration for detailed review and system analysis.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of light objects (up to 20 pounds).
• High mental concentration required to meet strict deadlines and regulatory standards.
• Professional office or hybrid home office environment.
• Extensive computer use and frequent interaction with Finance, HR, IT, leadership, external vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Climate‑controlled environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards.