Talent Acquisition Partner Jobs in Illinois

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Partner – Hygiene is responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment process for dental hygienist positions across the organization. This role partners closely with operational leadership to develop and execute recruiting strategies that attract, engage, and hire high-quality hygiene professionals. The Talent Acquisition Partner serves as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, ensuring a positive candidate experience while supporting the organization's growth and staffing objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for dental hygienist positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Develop and maintain proactive sourcing strategies to build a strong pipeline of qualified hygiene candidates.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Operations Leaders, and Practice Managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting plans.
• Conduct candidate phone screens and interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Create and manage job postings across multiple recruitment platforms and professional networks.
• Attend career fairs, dental hygiene school events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the organization and build candidate pipelines.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to maintain accurate candidate records and reporting.
• Stay informed on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and recruitment best practices within the dental industry.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations teams to support workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists, as needed, with the management of company social media accounts
• Constantly seeks new and innovative ways to improve sourcing process
• Partners with the recruiting leadership team on projects as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree with a business or human resources emphasis and 2 years of dental hygiene recruiting experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in the Healthcare/Dental industry; dental preferred
• Experience partnering with dental schools
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment and multiple openings simultaneously.
• Strong sourcing skills utilizing job boards, social media, networking, and passive candidate outreach.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with external source development, lifecycle recruitment management, use of social media applications, and excellent screening capabilities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with proven ability to communicate and influence dentists and hiring managers
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills; proficient with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

• Working in an office environment

The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.

Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.