Recruitment and Retention Specialist

About the Role

This is a full-time, 12-month (260 days/year) position starting as soon as possible.

Pay

Dependent on qualifications per the Non-Affiliated Handbook.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Other benefits in accordance with the Non-Affiliated Summary of Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of human resources experience, including some experience with recruitment and/or retention, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience totaling six years.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience with recruitment and retention best practices.
• Experience with public sector and/or school districts.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus with the ability to positively interact with administrators, employees, applicants, and educational partners.
• Ability to effectively present information to administration and other employees.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through.
• Strong understanding of social media as it relates to recruitment best practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Veteran's Preference Act, and other state/federal hiring requirements.
• Knowledge of Frontline Recruitment and Hiring software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, creation, and implementation of a strategic recruitment and retention plan to enhance the district's visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention practices through an equity lens to ensure diverse applicant pools.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to enhance social media and online recruitment resources, and create a recruitment marketing campaign to expand reach and impact.
• Build and enrich relationships with colleges, universities, schools, businesses, community organizations, and other partners to further district recruitment goals.
• Manage and coordinate the district's Grow Your Own programs for non-licensed district staff entering licensure programs.
• Lead efforts to obtain state and federal grants to manage recruitment and Grow Your Own funding.
• Plan, organize, and direct recruitment strategies for qualified candidates; manage, develop, and attend recruitment and career fairs in person and online.
• Create and update recruitment materials and other media to ensure a positive image of employment within the district; collaborate with the Communications Department for consistency.
• Create and manage an employee exit survey process, identify trends, and areas for improvement.
• Collect and analyze recruitment, retention, and employee turnover data to identify trends and gaps.
• Advise and provide training for hiring managers on best practices for interview and selection.
• Assist in the creation of district onboarding practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.