Talent Acquisition Manager
Topaz HR•Lakewood, NJ
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Our Client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead national recruiting efforts for education professionals while overseeing core HR operations that support employee lifecycle management. This role manages the internal talent acquisition team and ensures hiring, onboarding, and foundational HR processes are structured, compliant, and aligned with district hiring timelines. The position plays a critical role in strengthening recruiting performance while maintaining organized and efficient HR operations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
- Proven success in agency and/or in-house recruitment environments.
- Strong understanding of ATS platforms, recruitment technology, and sourcing tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Business development or client acquisition experience is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for school-based clinicians and related service providers.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for high-demand education roles.
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline aligned with district hiring timelines.
- Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs based on contract volume and service expansion.
- Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and start-date alignment.
- Ensure credentialing, licensure, and district compliance requirements are completed prior to placement.
- Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Specialists.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
- Provide coaching and guidance to support consistent recruiting performance and professional growth.
- Oversee onboarding processes including employment documentation and compliance requirements.
- Ensure background checks, I-9 verification, and state-specific requirements are completed prior to start dates.
- Maintain organized and audit-ready employee records.
- Manage employee lifecycle processes including offboarding documentation and file maintenance.
- Coordinate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate employee setup and transitions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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