Executive Director - Talent Acquisition

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking an individual who embodies these values to join our Talent Acquisition leadership team in the role of Executive Director - Talent Acquisition. 

The Executive Director – Talent Acquisition serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling IU Health's enterprise-wide recruitment strategy. This leader will leverage advanced data and analytics to drive consistent, predictable, and measurable business outcomes, ensuring that IU Health attracts and retains top talent across clinical, allied health, and executive roles. The Executive Director will partner with senior executives, hiring managers, and HR leaders at all levels of the organization to deliver an innovative and sustainable talent acquisition model. They will build scalable sourcing capabilities across high-volume and specialized recruiting areas, while influencing enterprise workforce decisions through strong negotiation and relationship management skills. 

Reports to: Vice President – Talent Acquisition

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, related field, or equivalent experience is required. Master's Degree preferred. 

• Requires 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent acquisition or HR, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.

• Requires proven success in building enterprise-level recruitment strategies that deliver measurable and predictable outcomes.

• Requires demonstrated success in designing scalable sourcing models across clinical and specialty areas. 

• Requires advanced negotiation skills with experience in vendor management and contract strategy. 

• Requires experience in matrixed, complex organizations, preferably healthcare or similarly regulated industries.

Characteristics and Capabilities

• Desire to lead through the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

• Exceptional partnership and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong data and analytics expertise, with the ability to translate insights into strategy and action. 

• Visible and collaborative leader with excellent listening and communication skills.

• Positive, inspiring, and energetic leader who demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and performance. 

• Possesses the highest personal integrity and ethics.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional grow