Entry Level Talent Acquisition Director Jobs
New grad talent acquisition director jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on recruiting projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote formats across Staffing & Recruiting, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Jobot, Robert Half, and Maxim Healthcare hiring at this level now.
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General Summary
Works closely with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring leaders to understand the Health System's staffing demand needs and develop a proactive, innovative assessment and recruitment strategy to identify, recruit, select and onboard the industry's top talent. This full cycle recruiting role will manage an efficient demand-schedule process for high volume/entry level and service-related positions. Becomes an industry expert and develop relationships with key leaders. Develops an ongoing candidate relationship management program to effective pipeline and recruit candidates for volume applicant flow roles. Be recognized as a leader and innovator in delivering a customer-centric and efficient candidate experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Leadership to understand the Health System’s staffing demand needs and develop a proactive, innovative sourcing and recruitment strategy to identify, recruit, select and onboard the industry’s top talent.
- Manages the qualification, interview, and selection process, recommending top 3-5 candidates for hiring manager interviews. Participates in post interview debrief/feedback with interview teams to ensure selection of the best candidate.
- Prepares applicants for interviewing with specific hiring managers.
- Consults with management on hiring, promotion and transfer decisions including recommendations on final candidates and offer negotiations.
- Builds relationships and creates proactive candidate pipelines for future needs within lines of business supported.
- Responsible for deploying continuous improvement initiatives based on key business indicators, as shared by leadership.
- Maintains knowledge of current Health System employee offerings, benefits, salary structures, etc. Provides Health System information related to culture and benefits to potential candidates, which promotes the Health System as both the provider of choice and the employer of choice.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of recruiting.
Common Expectations:
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelors Degree Sales, Marketing, Human Resources or related field. Preferred
Work Experience:
- 2 years Personnel/business administration or human services. Required
- Healthcare experience. Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Certification in Human Resources Upon Hire Preferred or
- Certification in Healthcare Recruitment Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of Federal and State employment laws, regulations and legislation.
- Utilization of innovative sourcing, screening, and recruitment tools and techniques to recruit quality candidates.
- Knowledge, experience and training in utilizing structured candidate assessment methodologies (i.e. – behavioral based interviewing) for candidate selection or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, establish service level agreements and meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, influencing, listening, fact finding and problem solving.
- Ability to effectively build rapport and relationships via the phone.
- Basic office automation computer skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with applicant tracking, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data and candidate relationships.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
General Summary
Works closely with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring leaders to understand the Health System's staffing demand needs and develop a proactive, innovative assessment and recruitment strategy to identify, recruit, select and onboard the industry's top talent. This full cycle recruiting role will manage an efficient demand-schedule process for high volume/entry level and service-related positions. Becomes an industry expert and develop relationships with key leaders. Develops an ongoing candidate relationship management program to effective pipeline and recruit candidates for volume applicant flow roles. Be recognized as a leader and innovator in delivering a customer-centric and efficient candidate experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Leadership to understand the Health System’s staffing demand needs and develop a proactive, innovative sourcing and recruitment strategy to identify, recruit, select and onboard the industry’s top talent.
- Manages the qualification, interview, and selection process, recommending top 3-5 candidates for hiring manager interviews. Participates in post interview debrief/feedback with interview teams to ensure selection of the best candidate.
- Prepares applicants for interviewing with specific hiring managers.
- Consults with management on hiring, promotion and transfer decisions including recommendations on final candidates and offer negotiations.
- Builds relationships and creates proactive candidate pipelines for future needs within lines of business supported.
- Responsible for deploying continuous improvement initiatives based on key business indicators, as shared by leadership.
- Maintains knowledge of current Health System employee offerings, benefits, salary structures, etc. Provides Health System information related to culture and benefits to potential candidates, which promotes the Health System as both the provider of choice and the employer of choice.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of recruiting.
Common Expectations:
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelors Degree Sales, Marketing, Human Resources or related field. Preferred
Work Experience:
- 2 years Personnel/business administration or human services. Required
- Healthcare experience. Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Certification in Human Resources Upon Hire Preferred or
- Certification in Healthcare Recruitment Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of Federal and State employment laws, regulations and legislation.
- Utilization of innovative sourcing, screening, and recruitment tools and techniques to recruit quality candidates.
- Knowledge, experience and training in utilizing structured candidate assessment methodologies (i.e. – behavioral based interviewing) for candidate selection or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, establish service level agreements and meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, influencing, listening, fact finding and problem solving.
- Ability to effectively build rapport and relationships via the phone.
- Basic office automation computer skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with applicant tracking, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data and candidate relationships.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot89
- Robert Half25
- Maxim Healthcare25
- Staffmark16
- Medical Solutions16
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting159
- Consulting & Professional Services84
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Technology & Software54
- Education39
Entry Level Talent Acquisition Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level talent acquisition director job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have handled any part of the recruiting cycle, even in an internship, volunteer, or campus recruiting context. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, experience scheduling interviews, and a demonstrated ability to source candidates through professional networks all give you a concrete edge. A clearly written resume that quantifies your recruiting activity, even at small scale, stands out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level talent acquisition directors?
Companies hiring entry level talent acquisition directors right now include Jobot, Robert Half, and Maxim Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from fast-growing organizations that are building out their internal recruiting functions and need candidates who can learn the role quickly.
Are there remote entry level talent acquisition director jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 36% of entry level talent acquisition director openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles for candidates who want to avoid relocating early in their career. Many remote postings still require occasional on-site availability for interviews or onboarding.
Are these new grad talent acquisition director jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly and also suit recent graduates and junior candidates entering the field for the first time. A new grad posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, campus involvement, or a portfolio of recruiting projects in place of full-time history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'we will train,' or 'internship experience considered' as signals the employer is open to candidates at the start of their career.
Which industries hire the most entry level talent acquisition directors?
Entry Level talent acquisition director roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to have high hiring volume or rapid headcount growth, which creates demand for junior recruiting professionals who can support sourcing, screening, and coordination at scale.