Manager of Talent Acquisition & Attraction (Immediate)
8 days ago
Albany
Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview The Manager of Talent Acquisition & Attraction is responsible for developing new, innovative, and competitive recruiting strategies, processes, and programs supporting business objectives to attract and acquire a qualified talent pool. Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment & Selection • Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating all interview logistics, and facilitating Selection Days., • Draft and post engaging job descriptions and social media content to attract qualified candidates., • Design comprehensive, tailored interview materials to ensure alignment with role requirements and enable objective evaluations by Selection Day committees., • Maintain consistent and professional candidate communication throughout the full recruitment lifecycle to ensure a timely, warm, and professional experience., • Collaborate with hiring managers and the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction to ensure interview logistics are coordinated and processes are followed consistently., • Support onboarding coordination by preparing materials and ensuring compliance with hiring requirements, including fingerprinting and documentation., • Proactively source candidates through online platforms, networking, referrals, and community partnerships., • Maintain and update candidate databases and talent pools for future hiring needs., • Partner with staff across schools to encourage internal referrals and support the employee referral program., • Support the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction in developing and executing talent attraction and recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals., • Assist in implementing employer branding initiatives to strengthen visibility and reputation as an employer of choice., • Help maintain relationships with community partners, colleges, and organizations to build a diverse and qualified talent pipeline., • Stay informed on current recruitment trends and share recommendations to enhance the region’s hiring efforts., • Track and report on recruitment metrics to support reporting initiatives such as time-to-hire, applicant flow, and source of hire., • Maintain accurate data in applicant tracking and ATS systems to ensure consistency and reliability., • Prepare reports and dashboards for the Director and HR team to support data driven decision making., • Work closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction and the HR Team to coordinate priorities and ensure smooth communication with hiring managers., • Maintain positive and professional relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and School Leaders., • Provide consistent updates on recruitment status and candidate pipelines., • Collaborate with Communications and Operations teams to align messaging, materials, and logistics for recruitment efforts., • Support efforts to strengthen staff engagement and retention by maintaining positive relationships with current employees., • Assist with the Intent to Return (ITR) process, including data tracking, communication, and follow up., • Assist with the Intent to Return (ITR) process by updating the talent map throughout the school year, tracking data, communicating with stakeholders, following up with employees, ensuring key information is shared appropriately, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the process., • Help collect and organize feedback from onboarding, exit, and engagement surveys to inform improvement plans., • Perform other duties outlined by the Director of Talent Attraction & Acquisition and Chief People Officer (CPO)., • Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together., • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services., • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University is required. A degree in Communications, Human Resources, Sales, or a related field is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus., • Proven experience in Recruitment, Sales, HR, or education is preferred., • Deep understanding of the competitive talent market, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and expertise in leveraging direct sourcing techniques with the ability to drive results-oriented initiatives., • Ability to effectively advise, coach, interact, and navigate crucial conversations, including a demonstrated understanding of negotiation techniques., • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines., • Experience working directly with students, preferably in a charter, private, or public school environment., • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours, including night and weekend hours as necessary. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment., • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written means, both in person and via phone, video conferencing, and email., • The employee must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear., • Must be able to move throughout various work locations, attend recruitment events, and occasionally travel to schools, colleges, and job fairs (up to 25–30% of the time)., • Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators., • Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting to 20 pounds (e.g., event materials, recruitment signage, or office supplies)., • Ability to focus on detailed work for extended periods of time., • Ability to handle high volumes of information and multitask effectively., • Capacity for sustained attention and problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced settings., • Generous time-off, • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 - $75,600 Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY and Troy, NY.
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