Manager, Talent Acquisition

LA Alliance

19d • $72,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Talent Acquisition reports to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition and supports a portfolio of Alliance schools and Home Office teams with recruitment, selection, staffing operations, and candidate processing. The role partners with school leaders and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, provide staffing guidance, and recruit and select high-quality, diverse candidates committed to Alliance’s mission. It uses Workday and staffing data to coordinate recruitment, manage vacancies, support hiring compliance, and ensure timely onboarding. The position is hybrid, combining work from home, the network office, and travel to school sites; some additional travel may be required for recruitment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• At least three years of professional experience in Human Resources, Talent, or a related field in a school district, educational nonprofit, or other K–12 urban setting; candidates with only a high school diploma or equivalent need at least five years of such experience.
• Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Working knowledge of embedding equity and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and hiring practices.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with school administrators and other partners.
• Experience in a goal-driven professional setting, a strong record of meeting or exceeding goals, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice.
• Excellent data analysis skills and ability to synthesize data into action steps.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google-based applications.
• Strong organizational and event-planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify challenges and proactively find solutions.
• Willingness to contribute beyond routine duties to a dynamic team.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continually developing Talent Acquisition and recruitment skills.
• Completion of a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a teacher in an urban setting is highly desired.
• Knowledge of urban school environments and school culture.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of schools and Home Office teams with staffing needs and advise school leaders on staffing best practices.
• Use Workday to manage job postings, track candidates, and coordinate recruitment with hiring teams.
• Build relationships with school leaders and hiring managers to understand and support the staffing needs of each school and team.
• Identify vacancies and refer potential candidates based on team- and school-specific needs.
• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and collaborate with school leaders to identify strong candidates.
• Track vacancy data and follow up with school leaders and hiring managers to fill vacancies promptly with high-quality, diverse candidates.
• Meet with school leaders to discuss school rosters, talent effectiveness and retention, and vacancy management.
• Develop customized recruitment plans, competency-based selection models, and effective, inclusive interview practices with school leaders and Home Office hiring managers.
• Provide logistical and compliance support related to deadlines, key dates, federal and state policies, and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements.
• Maintain relationships and communication with Instructional Superintendents and the Home Office Finance team to advocate for hiring processes that support strong school-site staffing.
• Recruit candidates committed to Alliance’s mission of social justice and equity and to advancing scholars’ academic growth.
• Use workforce analyses and staffing goals to develop data-informed recruitment plans, including local, in-person, and online recruitment activities.
• Co-plan in-person and virtual recruitment fairs and conduct recruitment activities at educational institutions, external fairs, professional conferences, and other venues.
• Lead the planning of hiring and interview events, orientations, and training sessions.
• Ensure operational excellence for new hires and provide timely, high-quality customer service to school leaders, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Respond to candidate communications and advise candidates on position requirements.
• Collect and analyze data to guide staffing operations and strategies, measure progress toward staffing goals, and assess compliance with employment laws and hiring policies.
• Ensure timely new-hire processing and onboarding from offer through start date.
• Perform additional related projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous retirement and health benefits.
• Paid holidays and leave.
• Relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals residing outside the Greater Los Angeles area, or $7,500 for new staff with families or partners.
• $500 per year for Home Office staff professional development expenses.
• $400 work-from-home setup allowance.
• $100 monthly stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager