Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Employer

About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.


Our Mission
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.


Our Vision
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.


Our Approach
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.


Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for driving the recruitment and hiring processes to attract and secure top talent for the organization. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining candidate pipelines, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:


Key Responsibilities:


Recruitment Process Management:
Create and manage job descriptions for all roles.
Post job openings on relevant platforms to ensure maximum visibility.
Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
Schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels.
Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience.
Offer Management:
Perform reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
Coordinate verbal offers and manage offer acceptance processes.
Prepare and extend formal offer letters.
Verify certifications and ensure compliance with hiring requirements.
Data Reporting & Program Management:
Generate and analyze formative data reports to track recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement.
Initiate and manage the referral bonus program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Recruitment Initiatives & Events:
Plan and execute recruitment events, including career fairs, networking events, and community outreach programs.
Collaborate with internal teams to set up and manage recruitment initiatives to build talent pipelines.
Additional duties as assigned


Key Competencies:


Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with candidates and hiring teams.


Requirements / Qualifications

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