Job Summary

AmeriVet is seeking a dynamic and strategic Early Careers & Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our talent acquisition efforts across both field and corporate roles. This role will oversee a team of recruiters, collaborate cross-functionally with HR systems and operations teams, and drive recruiting strategies that attract top talent while improving time-to-fill and retention metrics. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on recruiter and a team leader, with a strong grasp of Workday Recruiting, reporting, and talent engagement best practices.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Directly manage and mentor a team of three recruiters, fostering development through regular 1:1s, goal setting, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching.

• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.

• Conduct onboarding and training for new team members.

• Set team recruiting priorities in alignment with organizational goals and hiring forecasts.

• Partner with HR leadership to ensure best practices in talent acquisition are followed and continuously improved.

• Establish and track monthly KPIs with both baseline and stretch goals to measure individual and team performance.

Recruiting Responsibilities

Corporate Recruiting

• Oversee and directly support recruitment for corporate positions across multiple functions (HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, etc.).

• Manage full-cycle recruitment (screenings, interview coordination, offer letters).

• Coordinate with hiring managers and department leaders to align on role requirements, candidate experience, and timelines.

• Ensure consistent employer branding, candidate experience, and internal communication across departments.

• Build and maintain strong networks within industry verticals to proactively source and engage top-tier talent for corporate roles.

• Set up and lead monthly meetings with department heads to review hiring forecasts, discuss upcoming needs, align on candidate pipelines, and address hiring challenges or changes in direction.

Campus Recruiting

• Develop and execute a national campus recruiting strategy to build a diverse early-career talent pipeline.

• Build relationships with key universities, veterinary schools, and professional student organizations.

• Coordinate and attend campus events, career fairs, and speaking engagements to promote AmeriVet as an employer of choice.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify externship and entry-level hiring needs.

• Oversee extern hiring and onboarding processes, and support intern conversion efforts into full-time roles.

• Track campus recruiting outcomes and continuously refine outreach and engagement strategies.

Hard-to-Fill Support

• Serve as a sourcing lead for high-priority or hard-to-fill roles, bringing creative outreach, direct sourcing, and passive candidate engagement strategies to the table.

• Conduct market analysis on hard-to-fill roles—including compensation trends, regional talent availability, and competitor activity—and share insights with internal stakeholders to align on strategy and adjust approach as needed.

• Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to refine job requirements, candidate profiles, and outreach strategies based on real-time market data.

Data & Reporting

• Pull and analyze monthly reports from Workday to validate hires and terminations, track pipeline activity, and monitor source performance. Calculate and submit the team’s quarterly bonus information.

• Establish and maintain reporting dashboards for requisition loads, time-to-fill, candidate flow, and offer acceptance rates.

• Analyze candidate activity (e.g., stage progression, time in stage, interview ratios) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Validate field referral submissions by reviewing historical hire data to confirm referral attribution and support applicable referral program processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or lead role

• Demonstrated success recruiting for both field-based and corporate roles

• Proven ability to mentor and lead recruiting teams to success

• Proficiency in Workday Recruiting (or similar ATS), with strong skills in reporting and dashboards

• Experience designing and implementing campus recruiting or early-career talent programs

• Experience promoting and managing internal mobility programs

• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Veterinary or healthcare experience a plus but not required

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. 

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.