Director Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Director, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, leads the strategic and operational direction of the organization’s talent lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development. This leader drives initiatives that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The role delivers comprehensive HR services for the organization. Responsibilities include overseeing teams of strategic HR Business Partners who individually and collectively partner with leaders of business units to develop and implement comprehensive people strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent. Additionally, leading Talent Acquisition professionals, consulting on complex talent matters, and leading large-scale, data-informed HR initiatives. The director ensures that performance management and talent strategies are aligned with organizational goals, support quality improvement efforts, and are executed in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Pay Range

Minimum $154,918 Midpoint $205,234 Maximum $255,590

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required: Seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience in roles of increasing responsibility, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and best practices. Brings particular expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, and employee/labor relations. At least five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience, including experience managing teams of 8 or more.  Demonstrated success in leading strategic HR initiatives and applying best practices across multiple HR functions.

Preferred: Healthcare industry experience Five or more (5+ ) years is strongly preferred, with familiarity in navigating the unique workforce needs, compliance requirements, and talent strategies specific to healthcare settings.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Master's Degree

Specialized Skills

Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, strategic partners, and cross-functional teams. Brings a creative, solution-oriented mindset to advance organizational talent strategies. Proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams across talent acquisition and talent management, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in leveraging data analytics and workforce metrics to inform strategic decisions, optimize hiring outcomes, and support long-term workforce planning. Highly detail-oriented and agile, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs, make sound decisions under pressure, and drive excellence across the full talent lifecycle. In depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including healthcare-specific regulations, affirmative action requirements, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance.

Licensure/Certification

Required: none required.

Preferred: HR certification (SPHR, PHR,  SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

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