Director of Talent Acquisition (ABA) Lakewood, NJ 120–160K (DOE) Position Overview: A leading ABA company is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to build and lead a sophisticated recruiting function. This is not a typical recruiter role—this is a builder role for someone who can design and execute high-level sourcing strategies, especially for clinical and administrative roles within healthcare. The Ideal Candidate: Proven healthcare recruitment experience (preferably in nursing homes, home care, or ABA). Strategic thinker with ability to design long-term recruiting systems. Process-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong networker and relationship builder; able to engage passive candidates. Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment. Experience managing or mentoring junior recruiting staff is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead recruitment strategies for clinical and operational roles across the organization. Source and engage high-quality candidates using creative and proactive methods. Build a strong recruiting pipeline through networking, job boards, referral programs, and partnerships. Manage full-cycle recruitment from job intake through offer negotiation. Collaborate with department leads to assess hiring needs and set clear hiring goals. Track and report hiring metrics; implement improvements based on insights. Partner with leadership to improve employer branding and candidate experience. Qualifications and Must-Haves: 4+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in healthcare. Demonstrated success sourcing clinical staff (e.g., BCBA, RBT, LPN, RN, CNA). Strong understanding of sourcing techniques, recruitment metrics, and ATS tools. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Email resume to: nechi@maiplacement.com