Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Topaz HR•Lakewood Township, NJ

7d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist will lead national recruiting efforts for education professionals while supporting key HR functions that drive employee lifecycle management. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, onboarding coordination, compliance tracking, and maintaining organized HR processes that support both employees and operational growth. The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting expertise with hands-on HR experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a critical role in strengthening recruiting performance while ensuring efficient onboarding and employee support processes.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably within healthcare, education, staffing, or professional services
2+ years of Human Resources experience, including onboarding, compliance, employee records management, or employee relations support
Proven success in both agency and/or in-house recruitment settings
Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and resume screening technologies
Knowledge of HR compliance, onboarding procedures, and employment documentation requirements
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Business development or client acquisition experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for school-based clinicians and related service providers
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-demand education roles
Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline aligned with district hiring timelines
Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs based on contract volume and service expansion
Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and start-date alignment
Ensure credentialing, licensure, and district compliance requirements are satisfied prior to placement
Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, and offer management throughout the hiring process
Oversee onboarding processes including employment documentation and compliance requirements
Ensure background checks, I-9 verification, and state-specific requirements are completed prior to start dates
Maintain organized and audit-ready employee records
Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding documentation
Coordinate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate employee setup and transitions
Support HR compliance initiatives and maintain employee personnel files in accordance with company policies
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience processes
Maintain accurate data within ATS and HRIS systems
Collaborate with leadership to support workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives
Serve as a resource for hiring managers and employees regarding recruiting and HR-related processes