Talent Operations Manager

Great Lakes Management Co.; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

401K

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Co. in Woodbury, MN is seeking a Talent Operations Manager to lead the full lifecycle of direct care staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce optimization.

This role ensures a seamless candidate and employee experience while maintaining staffing levels for high-quality resident care. You will collaborate with community leadership to align staffing with occupancy, acuity, and budget targets, fostering accountability, engagement, and service

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate degree in a related field preferred
• Experience in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, or workforce management required
• Healthcare or senior living experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Includes evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed

Responsibilities

• Recruit full-cycle recruitment for direct care staff
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation
• Develop staff schedules based on resident needs
• Monitor overtime and optimize workforce
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Provide updates on hiring progress and staffing levels
• Support staffing coverage and quality of care

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Scheduling

Applicant tracking systems

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (related field)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

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Talent Operations Manager

Talamore WB - Admin Full-time Regular Woodbury, MN, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Talent Operations Manager
Location: Talamore Woodbury
Salary: $60,000- $65,000 annually

Position Summary

The Talent Operations Manager leads the full lifecycle of direct care staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce optimization. This role is critical in ensuring a seamless and positive candidate and employee experience while maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support high-quality resident care and operational efficiency.

This position works closely with community leadership to align staffing strategies with occupancy, acuity, and budget expectations, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Applicant Flow

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for direct care staff, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring


• Ensure timely, consistent communication with candidates to deliver an excellent applicant experience


• Partner with leadership to proactively identify staffing needs and implement effective recruitment strategies


• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure accurate documentation

Onboarding & Orientation

• Oversee onboarding from offer acceptance through orientation


• Coordinate and/or facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a welcoming, organized experience


• Partner with the Business Office Manager to ensure completion of all pre-employment requirements


• Support early engagement and retention through regular check-ins during the first 90 days

Scheduling & Staffing Management

• Develop and manage staff schedules based on resident needs, occupancy, and acuity


• Proactively adjust schedules to address call-offs, open shifts, and operational changes


• Ensure fair and equitable scheduling practices


• Assist with direct care as needed to support staffing coverage and quality care


• Coordinate after-hours and weekend staffing needs and respond to urgent gaps


• Serve as a point of contact for staffing-related issues outside standard business hours

Overtime & Workforce Optimization

• Monitor and manage overtime in alignment with budget expectations


• Identify trends and implement strategies to improve staffing efficiency and reduce overtime

Compliance & Communication

• Ensure hiring, onboarding, and scheduling practices comply with all policies and regulations


• Partner with the Business Office Manager to maintain accurate employee records


• Provide regular updates on hiring progress, staffing levels, and workforce challenges

Employee Retention & Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to improve retention and reduce turnover


• Lead employee engagement efforts, including stay interviews and feedback collection


• Partner with leadership to address staffing challenges and foster a positive work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in a related field preferred


• Experience in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, or workforce management required


• Healthcare or senior living experience preferred


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Experience with scheduling and applicant tracking systems preferred


• Community-based role with frequent interaction with staff and leadership


• Requires flexibility in scheduling based on staffing needs


• Includes evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape and lead staffing operations within a growing community


• Collaborative leadership and team-focused culture


• Direct impact on employee experience and resident care quality


• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities


• Full benefit package and 401K