DIRECTOR, TALENT ACQUISITION
18 hours ago
Portland
Job Type Full-time Description MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT OCHIN OCHIN is a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network, providing the clinical insights and tailored technologies needed to expand patient access, grow and connect care teams, and improve the health of rural and underserved communities. We are hiring a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our vision of good health and well-being for everyone. At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture rooted in our values. Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 1,200 skilled professionals, working remotely across 49 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees' entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values every day. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team. Position Overview The Director of Talent Acquisition leads a forward-looking, nationwide talent strategy that enables OCHIN to scale by hiring for aptitude, adaptability, learning agility, and cultural alignment, not just education or prior experience. This role is responsible for building and sustaining competency-based, equitable talent pipelines across the US, with a strong emphasis on partnership with workforce development efforts, non-traditional hiring pathways, and hiring for learning agility and aptitude - recognizing candidates may not have all required skills at hire but demonstrate the ability to acquire them quickly to meet rapidly evolving healthcare technology demands. The Director, Talent Acquisition is accountable for the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, from workforce demand intake and sourcing strategy through candidate selection and hire. This role leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of equitable, compliant, and scalable hiring practices that enable OCHIN to attract, select and retain high-quality talent aligned to business needs. The Director partners with executive leaders to anticipate evolving technical, operational, and clinical-adjacent capability needs- ensuring the organization can meet growth demands while maintaining reliability, quality, and patient-centered outcomes. As a member of the People & Culture Department, the Director, Talent Acquisition is focused on delivering quality customer service and is committed to recruiting our workforce while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity. Successful candidate will: • Improve quality of hire and retention for healthcare IT roles., • Reduce time-to-capability through aptitude-based selection and development alignment., • Create and sustain scalable, diverse pipelines for hard-to-fill and growth-critical roles., • Increase hiring manager confidence and adoption of competency-based hiring., • Partner across People & Culture to implement clear, repeatable pathways from workforce development programs into productive roles. Essential Duties Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & National Reach • Define and execute a competency-based talent acquisition strategy aligned with healthcare IT growth, regulatory complexity, and operational scale., • Partner with executives to translate business and technology roadmaps into capability demand plans, focusing on future skills (e.g., systems thinking, data fluency, problem-solving, customer empathy)., • Anticipate talent risks related to healthcare workforce shortages, technology change, and regulatory requirements., • Monitor labor market dynamics, workforce shortages, and regional talent trends to inform sourcing and location strategies., • Ensure recruiting approaches align with multi-state employment compliance and remote workforce requirements., • Lead hiring model transformation from role- and experience-based criteria to competency and aptitude-based selection., • In partnership with other People & Culture leaders, standardize assessment approaches that evaluate:, • Learning agility and coachability, • Analytical and systems thinking, • Technical and digital aptitude, • Communication, collaboration, and customer-centered behaviors, • Implement structured, evidence-based interview methods (e.g., structured interviews, simulations, scenario-based assessments, work samples)., • Reduce bias tied to local networks, credentials, or prior job titles-expanding access to healthcare IT careers across regions., • Partner to design and scale non-traditional talent pipelines to meet healthcare IT workforce needs, including:, • Apprenticeships and early-career programs, • Partner with nonprofits, community-based organizations, technical training providers, and workforce intermediaries, • Coach leaders and hiring managers to:, • Assess People & Culture-defined competencies and outcomes rather than static job requirements, • Interview and select for potential and adaptability, • Consistently use shared hiring language, structured decision-making tools, and evidence-based hiring behaviors., • Serve as a change leader as the organization evolves toward competency-based workforce models., • Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team capable of recruiting for complex healthcare IT and operational roles., • Ensure talent acquisition performance aligns with People & Culture's functional excellence measures, including evolving outcomes related to hiring efficiency, quality of hire, retention and internal mobility, candidate and hiring manager experience, and inclusive hiring outcomes., • Use data and insights to continuously improve talent acquisition effectiveness and workforce readiness., • Oversee and optimize the use of the applicant tracking system (ATS) to meet business needs effectively., • Develop metrics, prepare reports, and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and inform decision-making. Requirements, • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred., • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in talent acquisition, workforce development, or workforce strategy required, • Minimum of 3- years of experience managing a remote team., • Experience recruiting nationwide for remote or distributed teams., • Background supporting healthcare IT, regulated technology, or complex service environments strongly preferred. Preference given to candidates with healthcare IT/regulated technology experience, • Demonstrated success implementing competency-based or skills-based hiring models., • Experience building partnerships with workforce development organizations, training providers, or community-based pipelines., • Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence capability., • Equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and demonstrated capability will be considered, • Travel up to 10% will be required to support OCHIN business which may require travel by air, vehicle, or train. Base Pay Overview OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data. Physical Requirements/Work Environment: • Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Occasional decision making and independent judgment or action., • Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English., • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms., • This position requires a virtual home-office environment, working remotely and will require that employees be on camera for all virtual meetings., • The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices. OCHIN is a 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for this position. Work from home requirements are: • Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment, • High Speed Internet Service, • It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees-including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires-to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date. Equal Opportunity Statement OCHIN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, OCHIN, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. #LI-Remote Salary Description $144,443 -$205,109