Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

Posting Date

10/12/2026 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America

At DaVita, we’re dedicated to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

DaVita is seeking a high-performing Sr. Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition to lead and transform our Corporate TA function. This leader will manage a team of TA Partners, oversee strategic projects and work closely with business and People Services leaders to deliver a world-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership skills, a focus on process improvement and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders to meet organizational needs.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strong Leadership: Foster accountability, motivation, and a culture of excellence while effectively leading and developing TA Partners.
• Process Improvement: Streamline recruiting processes by leveraging technology and implementing innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring leaders, including managers and directors, to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational priorities.

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners responsible for ~1,200 annual senior manager-level and below hires across all corporate departments (e.g., Finance, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Services).
• Drive performance excellence by setting clear goals, providing real-time coaching, and supporting teammate development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-integrity culture aligned with DaVita’s core values.

Recruiting Strategy & Execution

• Partner closely with the team to ensure a high-touch, high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers across all searches.
• Provide oversight and strategic guidance to ensure searches are conducted with speed, rigor, and alignment to DaVita’s leadership expectations.
• Continuously assess and optimize recruiting processes to drive consistency, candidate quality, and a world-class hiring experience.

Process and Operations Excellence

• Build and manage scalable, standardized processes that deliver a best-in-class hiring experience for candidates and hiring leaders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve quality through technology, tools, templates, and operational discipline.
• Partner with the Director of Corporate and Executive Recruiting to design and implement future-state processes that position DaVita’s Corporate TA function as world-class.
• Build and enforce high standards of operational excellence, data integrity, and process rigor across the Corporate TA team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data, feedback, and market trends.

Metrics and Performance Management:

• Monitor and evaluate recruiting performance, analyze trends, and proactively implement adjustments to achieve or exceed established goals.
• Foster a results-oriented approach, ensuring recruiting metrics consistently align with and exceed organizational objectives.
• Analyze recruitment data to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities within the hiring process, implementing corrective actions to drive improvements.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to People Services business partners and business leaders across corporate functions.
• Navigate matrixed relationships and complex org structures to ensure aligned expectations, clear communication, and mutual accountability.
• Represent the TA function with professionalism, credibility, and insight—elevating our team's brand internally.

Culture & Belonging

• Help shape and reinforce a culture where connection, belonging, growth, and purpose are central to how we work and lead.
• Model inclusive hiring practices and ensure equitable access to opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3+ years focused on corporate recruiting.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting teams, ideally in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Strong track record of advising business leaders and driving high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Skilled at balancing hands-on team leadership with strategic partnership responsibilities.
• Highly organized with excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High EQ, excellent communication, and a deep appreciation for team culture and development.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and search methodologies; experience with Workday Recruiting a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
• Travel Requirement: Up to 20%.
• Work Location: Remote with occasional in-person collaboration.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

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 $98,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.   If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

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.