Talent Acquisition Specialist

POSITION: Talent Acquisition Specialist, 12 month position - 8am-4pm

REPORTS TO: HR Manager

$1000.00 dollar sign on bonus for new hires!

Bridges is a Pre K 3 to 5th grade public charter school. Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for lifelong learning. Please visit our website at www.bridgespcs.org for more information about the school.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the recruitment and hiring cycle, ensuring Bridges PCS attracts, retains, and motivates a high-performing, diverse workforce. The person will thrive in a fast-paced, non-profit environment where recruitment and communication strategies must align with the school's mission and vision.

This person will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleges and universities, and network with educational organizations and institutions. A demonstrated interest in education and experience with recruiting is required.

This position is eligible for 1 day work from home option after 1 year of service.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify recruiting platforms and employ multiple strategies to build a strong talent pipeline of entry-level candidates through networking, social media, college and university recruiting systems, job fairs, and employee referrals.
• Lead and collaborate with leadership to determine recruitment strategies tailored to each vacancy.
• Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, serve as the primary administrator for the BambooHR Applicant Tracking System, preparing job postings and managing applications.
• Handle the entire hiring cycle, including Sourcing and Lead Generation, Recruiting and Attracting, Attending recruitment events, Screening and Assessing, Checking References, Providing final selections to the Hiring team, and Onboarding.
• Assist with annual job description updates.
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of all employment files.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree preferred in Human Resources, Business, related field, or experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition and managing a full recruitment cycle, including working with BambooHR ATS or a similar platform.
• Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; excellent at sourcing, screening, and identifying competitive candidates for a diverse set of positions.
• Ability to work with the highest degree of confidentiality - exercising discretion, judgment and diplomacy.
• Highly communicative, responsible, empathetic, and approachable.
• Great at building relationships and following up with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and respond promptly to time sensitive inquiries.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$60,000 - $65,000 / Per Year

Staff can also add up to an additional $2000.00 dollars to their salary by successfully passing the language proficiency assessment. $1000.00 for spoken language proficiency and $1000.00 for written language proficiency in Spanish or Amharic.

Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.