Senior Talent Partner

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page.Time Type:Full timeDepartment:Human ResourcesAll Locations:300 Ocean Avenue – ReverePosition Summary:The Senior Talent Partner at NeighborHealth serves as a strategic thought partner, aligning workforce strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational development with the health system’s mission, long‑term objectives, and evolving business needs. This role operates as a trusted advisor to executives and leaders, providing data‑driven insight and consultative guidance to build sustainable, high‑performing teams across the organization.With a focus on enterprise impact, the Senior Talent Partner leads initiatives that strengthen workforce planning, leadership capability, and talent readiness while advancing a culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and community‑centered care. By partnering closely with department leaders, this role drives proactive talent solutions, enhances employee engagement and retention, and supports change management initiatives that enable NeighborHealth to deliver exceptional care and advance health equity.What You'll DoUnder the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Senior Talent Partner leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of employment practices and talent strategies that support NeighborHealth’s current and future workforce needs. The Senior Talent Partner plays a critical leadership role in workforce planning, recruitment strategy, retention efforts, and organizational design initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and positioning NeighborHealth for sustainable growth and long‑term success.The Senior Talent Partner provides strategic oversight of full‑cycle recruitment for complex and high‑impact roles, managing highly sensitive employee and organizational information with the highest level of discretion and integrity. This role develops and executes proactive, data‑informed recruitment strategies through diverse sourcing channels including community partnerships, academic institutions, job fairs, advertising, and referral networks to build strong, long‑term talent pipelines. The Senior Talent Partner partners closely with HR and organizational leadership on workforce planning, market and compensation analysis, recruitment reporting, and vendor relationship management, provides strategic oversight of onboarding and orientation processes including TJC requirements, and serves as a mentor and subject‑matter expert supporting the development of Talent Partners across the team.The successful candidate will be able to perform the following responsibilities:Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Talent AcquisitionLead the development and execution of innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain high‑caliber talent across clinical and non‑clinical functions, including nursing, medical assistants, behavioral health, dental, administrative, operations, finance, and IT roles.Provide strategic oversight of the full‑cycle recruitment process, including workforce planning consultation, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview design, offer negotiation, pre‑employment compliance, and onboarding coordination.Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with local schools, universities, residency programs, and professional associations to strengthen clinical talent pipelines and advance community‑based hiring initiatives.Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and department leaders, translating staffing models, productivity expectations, grant‑funded roles, and patient care demands into proactive recruitment and workforce solutions aligned with organizational goals.Analyze and monitor recruitment metrics including time‑to‑fill, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and early retention trends, delivering data‑driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.Onboarding & OffboardingProvide strategic guidance and coordination for a seamless onboarding experience, in partnership with the HR Onboarding Coordinator and HR Compliance Coordinator, ensuring completion of credentialing, compliance training, system access, and orientation aligned with NeighborHealth’s patient‑centered care model.Partner with HR Business Partners and department leaders to lead structured offboarding processes, including exit interviews, compliance documentation, and transition planning to support continuity of care and operations.Evaluate exit and turnover data to identify retention risks, workforce patterns, and opportunities for improvement, presenting actionable recommendations to leadership.Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of employee records in accordance with healthcare regulatory requirements, including licensure, credentialing, and audit readiness where applicable.Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and onboarding platforms to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and data integrity.Talent StrategyAnalyze enterprise workforce trends including turnover, retention, vacancy rates, and clinical staffing capacity to inform proactive workforce planning and long‑term talent strategy.Contribute to succession planning efforts for key clinical, operational, and leadership roles to support organizational sustainability and continuity of care.Collaborate with executive and senior leadership to align talent initiatives with NeighborHealth’s strategic plan, growth priorities, and community health objectives.Leverage workforce data and market insights to enhance employee engagement, strengthen retention, and improve overall workforce effectiveness.Participate in organizational design discussions, change management initiatives, and process improvements that enhance team effectiveness and the employee experience.CompensationLead the development and configuration of competitive, equitable offer packages, ensuring alignment with internal equity, experience, grade structures, and relevant market benchmarks.Partner with HR Business Partners, the CHRO, and Finance to ensure compensation practices align with organizational pay philosophy, budgetary guidance, and regulatory requirements.Culture & EngagementChampion and model a workplace culture grounded in NeighborHealth’s mission, values, and commitment to high‑quality, equitable patient care.Support and influence initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and cross‑department collaboration across clinical and non‑clinical teams.Contribute to HR Corner and other internal communication channels to reinforce transparency, organizational priorities, and change initiatives.Partner with leadership to proactively address employee relations matters that impact talent acquisition and retention, collaborating closely with the appropriate HR Business Partner to reinforce accountability, professionalism, and respect.Other Duties:Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.What You’ll BringBachelor's Degree and/or relevant Human Resources experience required.Minimum of 7 to 10 years’ talent acquisition experience required, full-life cycle experience strongly preferred.Minimum of 2 years’ healthcare-related talent acquisition experience required.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams.Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsThis position operates in a professional office and clinic environment.Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing administrative and computer-based tasks.Occasionally required to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds (such as files, office supplies, or small equipment).Must have adequate visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions.May occasionally move between clinic and administrative areas and be exposed to a typical clinical setting.Expected to follow all NeighborHealth and OSHA safety policies and procedures, including maintaining a safe and ergonomic work environment.Salary: This role starts at $99,840 and goes up to $145,000 based on relevant years of experience.EEO & Accommodation Statement:NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your requestFederal Trade Commission Statement:According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. 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