Senior Talent Acquisition, Workforce Readiness and Retention Lead

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. To support our mission, the Human Performance Optimization Team is hiring is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition, Workforce Readiness and Retention Lead. Job Summary The Enterprise Recruiting and Human Resources Lead serves as the senior workforce acquisition and workforce stability leader responsible for recruiting, workforce planning, credentialing coordination, retention programs, candidate pipeline management, onboarding, and staffing analytics for a large, geographically dispersed workforce. This position leads a dedicated recruiting and human resources function focused on maintaining workforce readiness, minimizing vacancies, supporting rapid growth and transitions, and ensuring continuity of operations across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Enterprise Recruiting and Human Resources Lead partners closely with operational leadership, credentialing specialists, security personnel, hiring managers, subcontractors, and program leadership to build and sustain a high-performing workforce. Responsibilities Enterprise Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Lead enterprise recruiting operations and strategic workforce acquisition efforts. Develop and maintain proactive recruiting pipelines across multiple labor categories and geographic regions. Oversee sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, screening, interview coordination, selection support, and offer processes. Maintain recruiting performance metrics including time-to-fill, fill rates, candidate quality, and pipeline health. Coordinate recruiting efforts across internal recruiters, subcontractors, staffing partners, and specialty search resources. Workforce Planning & Analytics Conduct workforce forecasting and staffing demand analysis. Develop hiring plans aligned to anticipated growth, attrition trends, contract requirements, and mission needs. Monitor workforce metrics and provide executive reporting on staffing readiness, vacancy trends, pipeline depth, retention, and recruiting effectiveness. Use workforce data to identify risks and implement corrective actions before staffing gaps impact operations. Credentialing & Compliance Coordination Coordinate credentialing, privileging, licensing, certification verification, onboarding, and security-processing activities for health professionals working for the military. Partner with credentialing and compliance personnel to ensure workforce readiness requirements are met. Monitor credentialing timelines and resolve barriers affecting candidate onboarding and deployment. Maintain visibility into credential, certification, and clearance status across the workforce. Workforce Stability & Retention Develop and execute workforce retention and employee engagement initiatives. Identify workforce risks and implement strategies to reduce turnover and improve retention. Partner with operational leadership to support employee development, career progression, and workforce sustainment programs. Monitor workforce satisfaction indicators and recommend retention-focused interventions. Pipeline Management & Onboarding Maintain an enterprise candidate pipeline and applicant tracking process for health professionals. Establish candidate readiness categories and ensure recruiting pipelines remain current and actionable. Coordinate onboarding activities and transition candidates from recruitment through workforce activation. Track candidate progression through recruiting, credentialing, security, onboarding, and deployment workflows. Leadership & Collaboration Lead recruiting, HR, credentialing coordination, and workforce planning teams. Serve as a key advisor to program leadership on workforce strategy and staffing readiness. Coordinate with operational leaders, hiring managers, subcontractors, and support teams to ensure staffing objectives are achieved. Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field. 8+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce strategy. Experience credentialing and privileging 100+ health providers working within military treatment facilities. Experience leading recruiting operations for large, geographically dispersed workforces. Demonstrated experience with workforce analytics, staffing metrics, forecasting, and pipeline management. Experience coordinating credentialing, compliance, onboarding, or workforce readiness activities. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing and presenting workforce performance metrics to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal, defense, healthcare, or government services contracts. Experience managing recruiting for healthcare, human performance, behavioral health, or professional services personnel. Experience supporting CONUS and OCONUS staffing operations. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, workforce-management platforms, and HR analytics tools. PMP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related professional certifications preferred. Active security clearance or ability to obtain one. Ideal Candidate Profile: A strategic, data-driven workforce leader who can anticipate staffing needs, build sustainable recruiting pipelines, coordinate workforce readiness activities, and provide executive-level visibility into workforce performance while leading enterprise recruiting and HR operations. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Battelle