Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Development

ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS•Oro Valley, AZ

1d•$92,000 - $104,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Development is responsible for leading daily recruitment activities and ensuring that IM’s hiring practices reflect our values, equity commitments, and strategic goals. This role also supports individual employee development as well as broader organizational development efforts that foster alignment with IM’s culture and values. As a key contributor to the Employee Success department, the Sr Specialist plays an essential role in attracting, onboarding, and developing top talent that amplifies IM’s mission and contributes to initiatives that strengthen employee development and organizational culture.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in multi-state recruiting or talent acquisition.
Experience recruiting in nonprofit, K-12 education, or technical environments.
Extensive knowledge with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies.
Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to seeking, receiving, and incorporating feedback to foster growth.
Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certification(s) in talent acquisition, human resources, or learning and development.
Experience recruiting in an EdTech environment.
Experience working with Rippling ATS.
Experience supporting organizational development strategies or initiatives.
Experience working in a fully remote environment.
Strong proficiency with cloud-based tools and systems, particularly Google Workspace, Asana, Notion, Zoom, and Slack.

Responsibilities

Manage the full talent acquisition process, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding, while upholding equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
Build strong, diverse candidate pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies, networking, partnerships, and proactive outreach.
Partner with hiring managers to design position descriptions and recruitment strategies that align with organizational priorities and industry best practices.
Track, analyze, and report on recruitment and talent metrics and activities using HRIS and project management tools to identify trends and recommend improvements
Develop and maintain structured position descriptions, interview guides, performance tasks, and communication templates to ensure consistency, compliance, and equity
Continuously enhance the new employee onboarding experience to ensure it reflects IM’s mission, values, and commitment to strong organizational culture.
Stay current on employment laws, recruitment compliance requirements, and talent acquisition best practices to ensure IM’s processes remain up to date.
Manage the professional development stipend program by processing requests, supporting employees in finding relevant opportunities, and sharing usage trends.
Develop, launch, and maintain IM’s internship and apprenticeship experiences.
Conduct research, prepare communications and presentations, and analyze survey data (e.g., onboarding, IMployee Experience Survey, Manager Needs Assessment, feedback surveys).
Support organization-wide learning initiatives—including Learning Days, Quarterly Celebrations, and the IMployee Professional Learning Community—by managing logistics, communications, and participant engagement.
Support a cohesive people strategy by integrating talent acquisition, organizational development, and Employee Success operations.
Develop, refine, and implement recruitment and organizational development processes that meet operational requirements and deliver key outcomes.
Manage and maintain onboarding project plans in partnership with administrative teams across IM.
Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and smooth collaboration on talent acquisition and organizational development priorities.
Communicate clearly and proactively with internal partners to support shared understanding of timelines and deliverables, adjusting as priorities shift.
Participate in and support cross-functional projects that strengthen collaboration and reduce operational silos (e.g., IMployee Retreat, Quarterly Celebrations).
Travel as needed and adjust personal and work schedules to accommodate business-related travel.
Adhere to company travel policies and procedures, including budget constraints and expense reporting requirements.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment. Everyone works from home!
Flexible work schedules within our Monday-Friday work week.
Flexible paid time off.
Closed for 10 company-recognized holidays, plus Winter Break.
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Three medical insurance plans to choose from, plus dental and vision plans.
Employer-paid Life & AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life & AD&D
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans are available.
403(b) retirement plan with a matching employer contribution after 90 days of employment.
Allowances for internet, phone, wellness, and professional development expenses.