What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager – Talent (Learning & Development & Talent Acquisition) position at Gulf Coast Blood?
Job Summary
The Manager – Talent is responsible for leading the organization’s talent strategy across learning and development and talent acquisition. This role focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce aligned with the organization’s mission and culture. In a regulated blood services environment, this position ensures talent practices support operational excellence, compliance, and employee engagement.
Essential Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery (35%)
Education
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Tips to thrive in our culture:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.
The Manager – Talent is responsible for leading the organization’s talent strategy across learning and development and talent acquisition. This role focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce aligned with the organization’s mission and culture. In a regulated blood services environment, this position ensures talent practices support operational excellence, compliance, and employee engagement.
Essential Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery (35%)
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top talent across clinical, manufacturing, and corporate functions.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning needs.
- Partner with leaders to understand hiring priorities and create effective sourcing strategies.
- Enhance employer branding to strengthen the organization’s ability to attract mission-driven talent.
- Ensure a positive, efficient candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.
- Design and deliver learning strategies that support employee growth, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
- Implement training programs aligned with operational needs, compliance requirements, and career development pathways.
- Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and create targeted development initiatives.
- Support onboarding programs to ensure successful integration of new employees.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and outcomes.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
- Partner with leadership on succession planning and high-potential employee development.
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and career progression.
- Ensure talent practices comply with applicable employment laws, healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate records of training, certifications, and hiring processes.
- Continuously improve talent processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Lead and develop recruitment and/or L&D team members as applicable.
- Collaborate with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to align talent initiatives with business goals.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition, learning and development, or talent management
- Experience managing or leading talent-related functions
- Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of recruiting practices, adult learning principles, and talent development strategies
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and learning management systems (LMS)
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Tips to thrive in our culture:
- Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
- Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
- Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
Some Jobs Change Lives. Others Save Them.
Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.