Learning Center Hiring Specialist

Learning Centers Hiring Specialist:

This position will play a pivotal role in supporting our mission by recruiting, onboarding, and ensuring compliance of all learning center staff. This includes full-time and part-time teachers, food service staff, and any other essential personnel. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of staffing, from hiring and onboarding to maintaining compliance with licensing and certification requirements. Additionally, this role will manage fingerprinting for Minnesota staff and community, helping to create a safe, supportive environment for both staff and children.

• Collects employment requisitions for all job openings from Regional Directors and post them in UKG
• Lead hiring processes for all learning center positions, including full-time and part-time teaching staff, food service staff, and other roles as required.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate candidate selection, and make hiring recommendations in collaboration with program directors and leadership.
• Coordinate comprehensive onboarding for all new hires, including orientation, training, and integration into the team.
• Implement onboarding schedules and materials, ensuring new employees understand their roles, expectations, and the organization’s mission
• Ensure staff adherence to licensing standards and certification requirements across all program areas.
• Track and maintain records of employee certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and any role-specific certifications.
• Oversee the renewal process for employee certifications and licenses to ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
• Serve as the designated staff member trained in fingerprinting services for Minnesota staff and community members.
• Coordinate fingerprinting sessions and manage background checks as part of the pre-employment process.
• Maintain records in compliance with state regulations regarding fingerprinting and background checks.
• Work closely with program directors, and other leaders to assess staffing needs and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Provide ongoing support to staff in understanding and maintaining compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
• Regularly update leadership on hiring progress, compliance status, and any challenges.

1. At least 18 years old AND

2. High School Diploma or GED AND

3. 6 months of related experience

Benefits

• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Emergency Leave, Floating Holidays, Sick Leave, and Parental Leave
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Participation may begin on the first of the month following date of hire
• 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
  • The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
  • The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
  • The employee is 21 years of age or older
• 403(b) Savings Plan

Shifts Needed:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Who are we? The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit organization and is committed to strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Do work that matters! The Y offers more than just a job - we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job.

The YMCA of the Northern Sky is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the YMCA of the Northern Sky!