Director, Talent Acquisition
About The Position
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere. The People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchool’s human-resources function, equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization’s global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent. The Talent Acquisition team develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process. The team works cross-functionally with business leaders and PX to ensure we find the right talent for the organization. The Director, Talent Acquisition (North America) is responsible for leading recruiting strategy and delivery across assigned business units, ensuring alignment with workforce plans and business priorities. This role drives hiring outcomes at scale through team leadership, cross-functional partnership, and the design of efficient, high-quality recruiting processes. The Director partners closely with PX, Finance, and executive business leaders to translate organizational goals into scalable talent acquisition strategies that enable business growth.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruitment
- 5+ years of people leadership experience within talent acquisition
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Travel occasionally, up to 15-20%, for key moments such as team summits, training, conferences, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.
- Proven ability to lead recruiting teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing hiring strategy
- Strong knowledge of recruiting tools, systems, and data-driven decision-making
Nice To Haves
- Experience in enterprise SaaS, technology, or education technology environments
- Experience leading recruiting transformation, process improvements, or operating model changes
- Strong understanding of labor market dynamics and talent strategy
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of recruiters and recruiting leaders, including performance management, coaching, and talent planning
- Establish team structure, capacity models, and resourcing strategies to support hiring demand
- Drive a high-performance culture with clear expectations, accountability, and consistent delivery standards
- Own end-to-end recruiting outcomes across assigned functions, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience
- Monitor hiring progress against workforce plans and adjust strategies to meet business needs
- Ensure consistent execution of recruiting processes, standards, and systems across the team
- Partner with senior business leaders, PX Business Partners, and Finance to align hiring strategies with workforce and budget plans
- Translate business priorities into actionable recruiting strategies and execution plans
- Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and competitive benchmarking to inform hiring decisions
- Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and operating models to increase efficiency and scalability
- Identify and implement best practices to improve pipeline quality, diversity outcomes, and stakeholder experience
- Partner with Total Rewards and PX leadership to ensure alignment on job leveling, compensation, and hiring practices
- Ensure all recruiting practices comply with applicable laws, policies, and internal guidelines
- Maintain consistency and integrity in hiring practices, including equitable and compliant decision-making
Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
