Talent Specialist

Description

Position Summary:

 The Talent Specialist plays a critical role in recruitment and talent operations for the FirstLine network of schools. They are responsible for digitally sourcing top-tier talent, managing recruitment operations and data, managing critical surveys, and supporting performance management. Impeccable attention to detail, a strong desire to create efficient processes, and enthusiasm for collecting and analyzing data are key attributes for success in this role.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Operations:

Serve as the system administrator for the applicant tracking system (UKG), making changes as needed and ensuring defined processes are used with fidelity across the organization. Oversee FirstLine’s referral bonus program and maintain the network staffing board.

• Digital Sourcing:
  Use sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, etc.) to build a strong talent pipeline. Actively seek out new sourcing channels to attract diverse and highly qualified candidates. Post job opportunities to various boards, manage job posting credits and budget.  
• Data and Survey Management:
  Use Excel and Google Sheets to clean and analyze recruitment and survey data on a monthly basis. Track and report key performance indicators to ensure alignment with recruitment and retention goals set by senior leadership. Use data to adjust sourcing strategies and improve the effectiveness of efforts.
• Operational Process Improvement:
  Proactively identify opportunities to improve recruitment operations. Recommend and implement optimizations to increase efficiency, enhance the candidate experience, and ensure alignment with the network’s mission and goals.
• Performance Management

Supports and manages the use of a performance evaluation platform.  This includes ensuring accurate staff lists and roles, creating and ensuring up-to-date forms and tools, and pulling data weekly to monitor progress and overall use of the system. 

• State and Other Reporting

Ensures we have accurate talent data for local and state reporting as well as grant-funded initiatives.  Works closely with the data team to ensure all deadlines are met.  This will include COMPASS reporting.

• Other Talent/HR Functions as Assigned

Support team in broader talent and HR initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, referral bonus and retention strategies, as needed.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in recruitment or human resources, preferably in education or a similar mission-driven environment.
• Familiarity with charter schools or K-12 education preferred.

Skills and Characteristics:

• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset to continuously improve recruitment practices.
• Alignment with the values and mission of providing high-quality education in underserved communities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Team player willing to jump in and support other Talent Functions.
• Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Take personal responsibility 
• Highly detail-oriented 
• Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders 
• Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and drive for continuous improvement 
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent computer skills; database management experience is preferred
• Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-past, dynamic environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours
• Model the FirstLine Commitments:
  • We Keep Learning
  • We Work Together
  • We Are Helpful
  • We Are the Safekeepers of our Community
  • We Share Joy
  • We Show Results

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. 
• Light lifting of equipment may be required (up to 20 lbs.)

TALENT SPECIALIST reports to: Chief People Officer

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, starting $51,750. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package with a generous 403b plan. 

FirstLine Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Salary : $51,750