Manager, Talent Acquisition (Remote, US)

Newsela

16h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a strategic and results-oriented Recruiting Manager to lead our Talent Acquisition efforts. Reporting directly to the VP of People, you will be responsible for building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing recruiting team while managing critical senior-level hiring across our Go-To-Market (GTM) and Technical organizations. As a key leader within the People team, you will partner with executive leadership to develop scalable recruitment strategies, optimize our hiring processes, and ensure we are attracting diverse, top-tier talent that aligns with our mission in the EdTech space.

Requirements

8+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting experience within a SaaS environment, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
Adept at identifying employee strengths and weaknesses, providing opportunities for professional growth, and mentoring.
Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced environments, which requires the flexibility to embrace change, manage stress, and guide teams through adversity.
Deep understanding of the GTM function (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and Technical roles, including the key metrics for success, such as revenue per head.
Highly proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (specifically Greenhouse) and compensation benchmarking tools.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to articulate vision clearly, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback to ensure team alignment.
Genuine passion for building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams within the k-12 education technology sector.
Legally authorized to work in the US.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

Act as a core partner to our leadership team, responsible for building and scaling our GTM and Engineering organizations during a period of high growth. Translate business priorities into clear, actionable hiring plans.
Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of recruiters, focusing on individual professional development, fostering a culture of excellence, and managing for continuous improvement and growth.
Own end-to-end recruiting performance, including req prioritization, funnel health, and time-to-fill. Through leadership of the team you will ensure consistent, high-quality execution across roles while balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience.
Lead the team to partner closely with hiring managers and leaders to define role scope, align on hiring criteria, and drive effective interview processes. Coach stakeholders to make strong, timely hiring decisions and maintain a high talent bar.
Identify areas for improvement within the recruitment lifecycle and implement data-driven solutions to streamline hiring and enhance our employer brand.
Leverage compensation and market insights from tools like UKG and Salary.com to inform hiring strategy.
Oversee recruitment strategies for our growing international contractor population, specifically in LATAM (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina) and the Philippines, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance considerations.
Champion a compelling and consistent candidate experience while strengthening our employer brand to attract top talent in competitive markets.
Execute the full-cycle recruitment process for key roles ensuring rigorous and expedited vetting, minimizing time-to-fill for positions vital to achieving core business objectives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
Gym reimbursement
Pet insurance
Free access to the Calm app
Rocket Lawyer
Monthly tech stipend to support WFH needs
Parental leave
Fertility support
Adoption assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Flexible PTO
Paid sick time off
Company holidays
Winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st)
Annual learning and development allowance to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials
Incentive stock options