Specialist, Talent Recruitment - Home Office Outreach

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

6d • $82,500 - $97,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

You understand that the best talent often isn't looking for a job—they need to be discovered, inspired, and invited to join a movement. As our Specialist, Talent Recruitment - Home Office Outreach , you will act as a strategic headhunter, identifying and engaging high-caliber professionals who fuel our mission from behind the scenes. By building deep relationships and guiding candidates through a thoughtful selection process, you will ensure that the central and regional teams supporting our students are composed of the most skilled and dedicated leaders in their fields.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, human resources, operations, or relationship-based roles where you have successfully managed multiple priorities in a non-profit or charter setting.
• Experience building talent maps or long-term pipeline strategies rather than just reacting to open vacancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story about our mission.
• A clear dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an understanding of how to mitigate bias in the recruitment process.
• Comfort using LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), or similar database management tools.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage high-quality, passive candidates for the central office and regional teams that support our schools, staff, and students, including Finance, IT, Marketing, and Human Resources.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques—including LinkedIn Recruiter and professional networks—to build a robust pipeline of talent that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
• Act as a talent scout, "mapping" the market to identify where top-tier professionals are making an impact and effectively "selling" the opportunity to transition into mission-driven work.
• Guide candidates through the initial stages of the hiring journey, conducting deep-dive interviews to assess mission alignment, technical expertise, and core competencies.
• Manage the candidate experience with a high-touch, "white-glove" approach, ensuring every individual feels valued and informed regardless of the final hiring decision.
• Evaluate candidate profiles against role-specific requirements to ensure a high-quality and equitable selection process that minimizes bias.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to deeply understand their team's needs and provide expert guidance on market trends and candidate expectations.
• Regularly share data-driven updates on pipeline health and outreach effectiveness, adjusting strategies in real-time to meet the evolving needs of our Home Office.
• Facilitate the transition from candidate outreach to formal interview stages, ensuring hiring managers are prepared with the context and insights needed to make informed decisions.

Benefits

• Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
• 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
• A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees