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Talent Acquisition Associate roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. Host employers in HR, staffing, and corporate recruiting work with State Department-designated sponsor organizations that issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan.
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Posting Date
08/20/2026
Recruiting Lead - Leadership Development Programs
Build the Next Generation of Leaders at DaVita. DaVita’s Redwoods Program is a premier leadership pipeline that attracts and develops top undergraduate, MBA, and internal talent into future enterprise leaders. This program plays a critical role in shaping DaVita’s leadership bench and delivering high-impact talent across the organization.
Role Summary
The Redwoods Program Lead is a strategic operator responsible for overseeing DaVita’s Redwoods Leadership Development campus recruiting and summer internship program. As a Program Lead on the team, this role provides an opportunity for individuals looking to expand their impact through broader ownership and executive visibility. You will drive high-impact initiatives with extensive travel, stakeholder exposure, and a strong learning and development focus. While your primary focus will be on early-career and MBA talent strategy, you will also help modernize our recruitment stack by leveraging AI and data reporting to measure the program's success and ROI. We are looking for an ambitious leader who is passionate about talent development and eager to incorporate innovative tech solutions into our workflows.
Core Responsibilities
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Campus Recruiting & Program Execution Support
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Develop and drive targeted campus recruiting strategies, managing relationships with core schools and leading internal school teams to maximize candidate engagement.
- Travel to top universities and key DaVita events to execute on-campus recruiting strategies across top-tier undergraduate and MBA programs, acting as a primary ambassador to identify the right candidate profiles.
- Actively participate in talent evaluation and candidate assessment during campus events and final-round interviews, and evaluate intern performance to make full-time offer decisions.
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Support Denver-based intern programming by coordinating logistics, from executive exposure sessions to organizing final report-out rubrics for managers.
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Stakeholder & Candidate Experience
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Act as a trusted partner to regional stakeholders (DVPs, RODs) and interviewers, gaining significant executive exposure.
- Prepare and deliver executive readouts on recruiting progress, cohort quality, and overall program health to senior leadership.
- Provide learning and development coaching to managers and interviewers on how to effectively assess and manage early-career talent.
- Manage the overarching candidate journey, ensuring a highly transparent, efficient process from the first screen through Super Day to reduce mid-cycle drop-offs.
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Analyze recruiting data to identify process improvements, and overhaul stakeholder and candidate surveys to be shorter, timelier, and actionable.
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AI, Technology, Data & Continuous Improvement
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Evaluate, implement, and manage AI-driven recruiting tools and automation to streamline interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and real-time post-interview feedback collection.
- Transition the team away from highly manual administrative work by building interconnected systems across Recruiting, HR, and IT.
- Define what "winning" looks like by setting goals, tracking metrics, and driving towards targets.
- Lead process optimization initiatives across the recruiting lifecycle, standardizing workflows and creating scalable playbooks to improve overall team efficiency.
Success Profile
- Stakeholder & Candidate Management: Builds strong relationships with the Redwoods manager team, enterprise leadership, and candidates. Communicates clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Execution Excellence & Operating in Ambiguity: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Anticipates and resolves logistical challenges, adapting quickly to evolving priorities or last-minute changes.
- Ownership & Accountability: Proactively manages timelines, risks, and follow-ups. Takes full ownership of complex workstreams, identifying and resolving issues with minimal direction.
- Strategic Tech-Adoption: Successfully identifies ROI-positive technology investments and champions the adoption of AI to eliminate bottlenecks.
Qualifications
Required
- Located in Denver, Co.
- 3+ years of experience in program management, HR/Recruiting operations, or campus recruiting.
- Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing technology platforms (ATS, CRM) and reporting/data tools.
- Familiarity with utilizing AI tools to drive process automation, data analysis, or candidate screening.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Willingness to travel for campus recruiting and events.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience operating within early-career, MBA, or leadership development programs.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior coordinators/administrators.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Associate
Frame your training plan around HR competencies
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Document specific recruiting skills you'll develop, such as applicant tracking system administration, sourcing methodology, and structured interview facilitation, not just job duties.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR work experience, Trainee is your category. Applying under the wrong category delays or voids your placement.
Target host employers with dedicated HR teams
Corporate employers with in-house talent acquisition functions are far more likely to structure a compliant J-1 visa training experience than small staffing agencies. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies posting Talent Acquisition roles that align with J-1 visa exchange visitor programs.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since discovering non-enrollment after signing can force you to restart the host-employer search.
Negotiate your offer with DS-2019 processing timelines in mind
Designated sponsors typically need three to five weeks to review and issue your DS-2019 after the host employer submits documentation. Build this window into your start date negotiation so your visa interview doesn't precede the form's issuance.
Align your credential evaluation with U.S. HR degree equivalencies
If your bachelor's degree is in a field outside business or HR, obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized service before applying. Sponsors and host employers assess whether your academic background supports the Talent Acquisition training objectives on your plan.
Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Talent Acquisition Associate roles?
Most Talent Acquisition Associate placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR or recruiting experience. Current students enrolled in a degree program abroad typically qualify under the Intern category instead. The right category depends on your academic status and work history at the time of application.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Talent Acquisition role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as your host organization and provides the training environment. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance throughout your exchange period.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Talent Acquisition trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Talent Acquisition Associate roles at U.S. employers that have structured exchange visitor programs or prior J-1 hosting experience. Corporate HR departments at mid-to-large companies are more likely to accommodate the training plan documentation requirements than small or early-stage organizations that lack dedicated HR infrastructure.
Does a Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 placement carry a two-year home residency requirement?
The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose skills are on their home country's exchange visitor skills list or who received government funding for their program. Most privately funded Trainee and Intern placements in talent acquisition do not trigger this requirement, but you should verify your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documentation does my host employer need to provide for the J-1 Trainee application?
Your host employer must complete a formal training plan, typically on Form DS-7002, detailing each phase of your talent acquisition training, the supervision structure, specific competencies you'll develop, and how the experience advances your professional objectives abroad. The designated sponsor reviews this document before issuing your DS-2019, and incomplete or vague training plans are the most common cause of delays.