Regional Recruiter

Regional RecruiterThe Regional Recruiter leads recruitment strategy and execution for an assigned region within a multi-facility skilled nursing organization. This role owns leadership-level searches (DON, Administrator, Department Heads), manages regional hiring performance, partners directly with Regional Directors and facility Administrators, and drives measurable outcomes including time-to-fill, retention, and registry reduction. This position serves as the performance anchor for the region and mentors Recruiter I and II team members.Core ResponsibilitiesOwn full-cycle recruitment for Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator, and other leadership roles including Corporate positions (Consultant and Director roles)Oversee high-risk, high-turnover, and high-registry-spend facilities within the region.Run weekly regional recruitment huddles and pipeline reviews.Provide coaching and performance oversight for Recruiter I and Recruiter II team members.Escalate hiring risks and staffing gaps to Recruitment Director and Regional Directors.Hiring Manager & Stakeholder ManagementServe as primary recruitment partner to Regional Directors and facility Administrators.Set clear hiring expectations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and realistic time-to-fill benchmarks.Conduct weekly hiring manager touchpoints to review open requisitions, aging positions, and interview feedback.Provide data-driven updates including submission volume, interview ratios, and offer acceptance trends.Coach hiring managers on interview best practices, decision-making speed, and candidate experience.Address and resolve conflicts related to compensation, urgency, or candidate quality concerns.Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline DevelopmentDevelop and maintain leadership talent pipelines for DON, Administrator, and Department Head roles.Engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and industry associations.Build regional evergreen pipelines for high-volume clinical roles (RN, LVN, CNA, Therapy).Partner with Recruitment Assistants and Sourcers to drive targeted outreach campaigns.Maintain a proactive bench of pre-qualified candidates for crisis or acquisition facilities.Campus & Community EngagementRepresent the organization at campus career fairs, industry conferences, and regional hiring events.Develop partnerships with nursing schools, therapy programs, and healthcare training institutions.Host or participate in informational sessions to build early-career pipelines.Collaborate with Marketing and HR to enhance employer branding in the regionQualifications5+years healthcare recruitment experience, preferably within skilled nursing or post-acute care.Demonstrated experience filling leadership-level healthcare roles.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Proven ability to manage multiple facilities within a region.Data-driven mindset with experience reporting on KPIs and workforce metrics.