Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist plays a key role in driving the full-cycle recruitment process and ensuring a positive candidate/new hire experience for employee engagement outcomes. This role partners closely with hiring managers and school administrators to understand staffing needs and deliver top talent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong partnerships with hiring managers and school leaders to effectively anticipate and understand staffing needs, provide consultation, and ensure alignment throughout the recruitment process.
• Elevate employer brand visibility through effective recruitment marketing and community outreach.
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, events, community partnerships, and networking.
• Create, update, and manage job requisitions across all online recruiting platforms.
• Own the critical transition from job application through the first 90 days of employment.
• Direct and manage relationship-building, operational excellence, and storytelling with each new hire to "close the loop" by ensuring every new hire feels confident, connected, and excited to join our team.
• Conduct phone screens and candidate evaluations to determine qualifications, culture fit, and hiring readiness.
• Coordinate interviews, provide candidate preparation, and ensure a professional and timely hiring experience.
• Deliver a seamless and engaging hiring and onboarding journey that strengthens new-hire retention.
• Work autonomously to manage requisitions, prioritize workloads, and execute multi-step hiring and onboarding processes.
• Keep ATS records updated, maintain data accuracy, and provide recurring pipeline and performance reporting.
• Generate meaningful talent insights and pipeline analytics to support better hiring decisions.
• Review and analyze recruiting advertising ROI and recommend budget or strategy adjustments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience; early childhood education or other high-volume industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law/hiring compliance, talent sourcing methodologies and best practices in full-cycle recruiting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional phone presence.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite; Lever preferred.
• Experience with digital recruitment marketing tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads, and Glassdoor.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite (Lawrence, MA).
• Occasional evening or weekend hours to support candidate/new hire needs or recruiting events.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods; along with extensive typical computer / desk work.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Travel nationally, mostly locally, up to 15% of the time.

Benefits

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000-$68,000 per year + bonus potential.