Specialist, Talent Recruitment - Home Office Outreach

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Specialist, Talent Recruitment – Home Office Outreach to own sourcing and early-stage selection for central office and regional roles. This role is crucial in building high-quality pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and guiding them through the initial stages of the hiring process. The work directly shapes the teams that support Uncommon's schools, staff, and students. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Experience owning hiring pipelines, including sourcing, screening, and advancing candidates
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities at once with strong organization and follow-through
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for K–12 schools, charter networks, or education organizations
• Experience recruiting for non-profit organizations
• Experience hiring for central office or corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-quality, passive candidates for central office and regional roles (Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and professional networks
• Map talent markets to understand where strong candidates are working and how to engage them effectively
• Track outreach and pipeline activity to ensure consistent progress across roles
• Conduct phone screens to assess candidate alignment, experience, and readiness for next steps
• Clearly evaluate candidates against role requirements and make recommendations on who should advance
• Deliver a high-quality, responsive candidate experience throughout early stages of the process
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and calibrate on candidate profiles
• Share updates on pipeline health and adjust sourcing strategies as needed
• Ensure smooth handoff of candidates into later-stage interviews

Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off
• 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts

What This Job Offers

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