Principal Talent Partner, Epic & Access Operations

About the Role We’re seeking a Principal Talent Partner to build the pipeline for senior Epic professionals and health system access operations leaders, not merely fill open requisitions. This is a strategic, independent role with deep domain credibility, capable of discussing patient access workflows, Epic architecture, and health system operations with senior leaders. You’ll act as an extension of the consulting leadership team, advising when to move on candidates and how to nurture long-term relationships. What You'll Do

• Proactively identify and build relationships with senior Epic professionals and health system access operations leaders whose skills would augment our team, independent of open requisitions — prioritizing architect-level and above.
• Maintain a warm, active network over years, with disciplined tracking and communication so your work is visible to others even when it’s in progress.
• Engage credibly with senior-level talent by speaking knowledgeably about patient access, Epic workflows, clinical-technical landscapes, and health system operations — earning trust through substance.
• Advise internal leaders on talent timing: whether to move quickly on a strong candidate or invest in a longer-term relationship for a future need.
• Represent Hummingbird’s mission and work in ways that resonate with experienced healthcare professionals who are selective about who gets their attention.
• Think critically through ambiguous talent puzzles — figuring out who the right person is, how their goals and Hummingbird’s needs intersect, and how to reach them in ways that don’t feel transactional.
• Make recommendations with conviction and the willingness to flex — bring a clear point of view, disagree openly when needed, and commit when a decision is made.
• Build or identify a system for tracking pipeline activity and relationship status, and share your work openly with the team — including the messy, in-progress parts.
• Contribute to broader talent strategy conversations, bringing a peer-level perspective to how Hummingbird attracts and thinks about senior healthcare talent. What We're Looking For
• 6 to 8+ years of sustained experience in Epic, healthcare patient access, talent acquisition, sourcing, a related discipline, or some combination, with a track record of high-complexity, high-independence work.
• Direct, hands-on experience within Epic environments at a depth sufficient to engage credibly with Epic architects and senior healthcare ops professionals — you can hold a real conversation about how the system works, not just what it’s called.
• A history of building trusted relationships through personalized, well-researched engagement.
• Strong independent judgment: you can figure out how to approach novel situations, form a clear recommendation, and push back when something doesn’t add up.
• Patience and comfort with ambiguity — you understand that good pipeline work doesn’t always net immediate hires, and you’re okay with that.
• Transparency in how you work: you share progress openly, track your activity systematically, and help others see what’s happening in the pipeline even when it’s still developing.
• Experience working cross-functionally with senior leaders and consultative teams, operating as a peer rather than a support function.
• Nice to Have: Prior employment at Epic (the company) — strongly preferred. Experience evolving sourcing practices, tools, or processes and bringing others along on changes. Background in a startup or fast-paced environment where you’ve built structure while moving quickly. Nice to Have
• Prior employment at Epic (the company) — strongly preferred.
• Experience evolving sourcing practices, tools, or processes and bringing others along on changes.
• Background in a startup or fast-paced environment where you’ve had to build structure while moving quickly. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: USD 116,000 - 151,000 per year. New hires usually start between USD 116,000 - 140,000 depending on experience and internal equity.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; 401(k); parental leave; career development support; and more.
• Travel: 2-3 trips per year for company events, conferences, or internal strategy sessions.