Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Description

Reports to: Assistant Director Human Resources, Grow Public Schools

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying exceptional, mission-aligned candidates for a growing network of schools. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support all talent needs, with a focus on developing and implementing strategic talent initiatives in collaboration with campus and home office leadership to meet current and future staffing needs. In addition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist facilitates the onboarding process to ensure a smooth entry for all new employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic talent initiatives for recruiting highly effective teachers and home office talent for a growing network of schools
• Partner with home office and school campus leadership to forecast and develop plans for key staffing initiatives
• Work with hiring leads to ensure accurate job requirements, create candidate profiles, and develop interview process
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications department to develop creative and innovative talent sourcing initiatives and marketing recruitment events
• Reviews recruitment, hiring, and retention data to develop, refine, and enhance recruitment practices
• Develop a pool of highly qualified candidates in advance of need to ensure timely placement
• Maintain an active online presence to ensure postings are up-to-date and relevant (e.g., EdJoin, LinkedIn, Handshake, etc)

• Coordinates and facilitates the recruitment process from the screening of candidates through onboarding

• Acts as the primary point of contact for substitutes for any personnel related items

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance; assists in research and implements new or updated employment regulation
• Helps prepare documentation for KCSOS and related charter oversight

• In partnership with the HR Team, maintain updated records on certificated staff permits or credentials; assists in processing teacher permit applications
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic thinker, results driven, excellent relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituents in a team centered environment
• Understanding of teachers and elements of an organization that are important to teachers
• Strong ability to participate in multiple project activities simultaneously
• Savvy in Microsoft office and related business software programs
• Self-starter and capability to work independently in a growing organization with little or no supervision
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required

Required Education and Experience:

• Elementary teaching or education experience a plus

• B.A. degree in marketing, management, organizational development, business or human resources administration or related fields

• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and team based projects

• Strong vendor management skills related to recruitment activities such as search firms and job boards

• Experience in general HR functions a plus

FLSA Status: Exempt