What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Talent Sourcing position at The School District of Lee County?
We are hiring a Specialist, Talent Sourcing who will identify and engage top talent for the District! This role will utilize sourcing techniques and channels to proactively identify potential candidates, build talent pipelines and ensure a steady stream of qualified candidates for our current and future hiring needs. This position leads a healthy workforce culture focused on creating an environment where each student achieves his/her highest personal potential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree
- Two (2) years of talent acquisition or human resources experience
- Valid Florida driver’s license
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Fort Myers, FL
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Three (3) years of talent acquisition experience
- Certification in Sourcing and/or Recruitment.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications
Your Responsibilities
- Research and recommend innovative sourcing techniques, tools, and platforms to attract top talent.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices for sourcing talent.
- Utilize various sourcing methods, including online sourcing, social media, networking, and referrals to identify potential candidates.
- Engage with passive candidates and build relationships to encourage their interest in current or future opportunities.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for various positions within the District.
- Regularly update candidate databases and applicant tracking systems with relevant information.
- Work closely with Talent Coordinators, Recruiter and hiring managers across the District.
- Provide regular updates on sourcing activities, candidate pipelines, and market insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the sourcing process.
- Plan and execute job fairs, networking events, workshops, and other activities to connect job seekers with potential opportunities. Coordinate logistics, invite participants, and facilitate meaningful interactions with job seekers.
- Attend both virtual and in-person career events
- Continue communication with candidates following career events, networking opportunities and applications
- Manage the District’s Handshake account including job posting, sourcing and career events
- Conduct target sourcing utilizing really, Handshake, LinkedIn, past events and niche job boards
- Assist with planning and participation of the District’s social media and talent branding presence
Your Perks
- Base Compensation: $26.47/hour – 40 hours/week
- Employee insurance plans including a free medical plan for employee-only
- Fully funded pension plan
- Employee wellness programs and incentives
- Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)
- Free professional development
- PTO, sick time and additional days off per school holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Collaborative in-person team environment
- Opportunity to source for a variety of roles
About Lee County
School District of Lee County is the ninth-largest district in Florida and the 32nd-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 90,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000 full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.
*Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.74 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Talent Sourcing: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Myers, FL 33966 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26
