Manager of Talent Acquisition & Attraction (Immediate)

Manager of Talent Acquisition & Attraction (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Manager of Talent Acquisition & Attraction is responsible for developing new, innovative, and competitive recruiting strategies, processes, and programs supporting business objectives to attract and acquire a qualified talent pool.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating all interview logistics, and facilitating Selection Days.
• Draft and post engaging job descriptions and social media content to attract qualified candidates.
• Design comprehensive, tailored interview materials to ensure alignment with role requirements and enable objective evaluations by Selection Day committees.
• Maintain consistent and professional candidate communication throughout the full recruitment lifecycle to ensure a timely, warm, and professional experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction to ensure interview logistics are coordinated and processes are followed consistently.
• Support onboarding coordination by preparing materials and ensuring compliance with hiring requirements, including fingerprinting and documentation.
• Attend and support job fairs, college career days, and community events as a representative of KIPP Capital Region.

Sourcing & Talent Pipelines

• Proactively source candidates through online platforms, networking, referrals, and community partnerships.
• Maintain and update candidate databases and talent pools for future hiring needs.
• Partner with staff across schools to encourage internal referrals and support the employee referral program.
• Research and recommend new tools and channels to improve sourcing and outreach efforts.

Talent Attraction & Strategy

• Support the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction in developing and executing talent attraction and recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Assist in implementing employer branding initiatives to strengthen visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Help maintain relationships with community partners, colleges, and organizations to build a diverse and qualified talent pipeline.
• Stay informed on current recruitment trends and share recommendations to enhance the region's hiring efforts.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring recruitment budgets, invoices, and advertising expenses for approval by the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction.

Data, Analysis & Reporting

• Track and report on recruitment metrics to support reporting initiatives such as time-to-hire, applicant flow, and source of hire.
• Maintain accurate data in applicant tracking and ATS systems to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for the Director and HR team to support data driven decision making.
• Assist the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction in conducting surveys or research related to talent trends, compensation, and employment activity.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition & Attraction and the HR Team to coordinate priorities and ensure smooth communication with hiring managers.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and School Leaders.
• Provide consistent updates on recruitment status and candidate pipelines.
• Collaborate with Communications and Operations teams to align messaging, materials, and logistics for recruitment efforts.
• Represent KIPP Capital Region professionally at internal and external recruitment events.

Retention & Employee Experience

• Support efforts to strengthen staff engagement and retention by maintaining positive relationships with current employees.
• Assist with the Intent to Return (ITR) process, including data tracking, communication, and follow up.
• Assist with the Intent to Return (ITR) process by updating the talent map throughout the school year, tracking data, communicating with stakeholders, following up with employees, ensuring key information is shared appropriately, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
• Help collect and organize feedback from onboarding, exit, and engagement surveys to inform improvement plans.
• Partner with HR and school leaders to identify and support employee needs as they arise.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties outlined by the Director of Talent Attraction & Acquisition and Chief People Officer (CPO).
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University is required. A degree in Communications, Human Resources, Sales, or a related field is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Proven experience in Recruitment, Sales, HR, or education is preferred.
• Deep understanding of the competitive talent market, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and expertise in leveraging direct sourcing techniques with the ability to drive results-oriented initiatives.
• Ability to effectively advise, coach, interact, and navigate crucial conversations, including a demonstrated understanding of negotiation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines.
• Experience working directly with students, preferably in a charter, private, or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours, including night and weekend hours as necessary.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

• This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written means, both in person and via phone, video conferencing, and email.
• The employee must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to move throughout various work locations, attend recruitment events, and occasionally travel to schools, colleges, and job fairs (up to 25–30% of the time).
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting to 20 pounds (e.g., event materials, recruitment signage, or office supplies).
• Ability to focus on detailed work for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle high volumes of information and multitask effectively.
• Capacity for sustained attention and problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

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