Job Title: Talent Operations Manager
Location: Talamore Woodbury
Salary: $60,000- $65,000 annually
Position Summary
The Talent Operations Manager leads the full lifecycle of direct care staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce optimization. This role is critical in ensuring a seamless and positive candidate and employee experience while maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support high-quality resident care and operational efficiency.
This position works closely with community leadership to align staffing strategies with occupancy, acuity, and budget expectations, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Applicant Flow
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for direct care staff, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
- Ensure timely, consistent communication with candidates to deliver an excellent applicant experience
- Partner with leadership to proactively identify staffing needs and implement effective recruitment strategies
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure accurate documentation
Onboarding & Orientation
- Oversee onboarding from offer acceptance through orientation
- Coordinate and/or facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a welcoming, organized experience
- Partner with the Business Office Manager to ensure completion of all pre-employment requirements
- Support early engagement and retention through regular check-ins during the first 90 days
Scheduling & Staffing Management
- Develop and manage staff schedules based on resident needs, occupancy, and acuity
- Proactively adjust schedules to address call-offs, open shifts, and operational changes
- Ensure fair and equitable scheduling practices
- Assist with direct care as needed to support staffing coverage and quality care
- Coordinate after-hours and weekend staffing needs and respond to urgent gaps
- Serve as a point of contact for staffing-related issues outside standard business hours
Overtime & Workforce Optimization
- Monitor and manage overtime in alignment with budget expectations
- Identify trends and implement strategies to improve staffing efficiency and reduce overtime
Compliance & Communication
- Ensure hiring, onboarding, and scheduling practices comply with all policies and regulations
- Partner with the Business Office Manager to maintain accurate employee records
- Provide regular updates on hiring progress, staffing levels, and workforce challenges
Employee Retention & Engagement
- Develop and implement strategies to improve retention and reduce turnover
- Lead employee engagement efforts, including stay interviews and feedback collection
- Partner with leadership to address staffing challenges and foster a positive work environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate degree in a related field preferred
- Experience in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, or workforce management required
- Healthcare or senior living experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with scheduling and applicant tracking systems preferred
Work Environment & Requirements
- Community-based role with frequent interaction with staff and leadership
- Requires flexibility in scheduling based on staffing needs
- Includes evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape and lead staffing operations within a growing community
- Collaborative leadership and team-focused culture
- Direct impact on employee experience and resident care quality
- Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities
- Full benefit package and 401K
Apply today to make a meaningful impact on both team members and residents at Talamore Woodbury!
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Associate degree in a related field
- Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, or workforce management
- Experience in healthcare or senior living
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs
- Experience with scheduling systems and applicant tracking systems
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts
What We Do
Great Lakes Management (GLM) is a Minnesota-based real estate firm that provides development, property management, marketing, home healthcare and consulting services to property owners and investors. GLM operates an expansive portfolio of multi-family, mixed-use, student housing, senior communities along with a variety of office and retail projects. GLM serves the needs of a diverse group of owners including private investors, institutional & private equity firms, charitable foundations, not-for-profit organizations, Community Development Agencies and Economic Development Authorities. At GLM we don’t have a job - we have a Mission – to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are driven by our core values of Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork. We come to work ready to win the day, every day, which creates a dynamic work environment where employees feel empowered to succeed through support, encouragement and opportunity.






