Assistant Director of Recruitment

Assistant Director of Recruitment

The Assistant Director of Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing the Division's initiatives, recruitment and retention strategies for classified staff. The Assistant Director will collaborate with Human Resources leadership to assess and promote effectiveness throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers an effective recruitment and retention program for classified staff.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Supervises recruitment staff and coordinates recruitment fairs for classified staff.
• Maintains relationships with businesses and other talent pipelines.
• Assists with hiring processes, including application review, interviews, reference checks, and job offers.
• Assists the Director of Recruitment to provide workshops on interviewing techniques for hiring supervisors and training supervisors on roles and responsibilities.
• Assists the Director of Recruitment with onboarding and offboarding processes to improve employee experience and engagement.
• Assists the Director of Recruitment to organize and supervise new hire orientation programs.
• Supervises placement of student teachers and interns.
• Collects and analyzes retention data on classified staff to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support workforce planning efforts to align staffing with organization objectives.
• Conduct organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement in structure and performance.
• Develops and implements strategies to support and enhance an engaged workplace.
• Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing their alignment with division goals.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate classified staff engagement and make recommendations for improvement.
• Works with leadership to remove barriers affecting classified staff retention and advancement.
• Provides guidance on objective performance evaluations and policies.
• Oversee performance evaluation processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance leadership and employee competencies.
• Support succession planning initiatives to identify and develop future leaders.
• Identify, analyze, and improve HR processes to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
• Implement HR metrics and analytics to measure success and drive data-based decision-making.
• Develop initiatives to enhance employee morale, retention, and job satisfaction.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of workplace policies to support organizational goals.
• Work closely with leadership to maintain a positive and legally compliant work environment.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Conduct employee investigations
• Oversee Grants for Human Resources
• SSWS Administrator for Human Resources
• Works with the Director of Employee Relations to process and monitor unemployment claims and appeals through Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in recruitment, retention, or human resources, with at least three years in a leadership role. Experience in an urban school division or similarly complex organization preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of recruitment and retention principles.
• Experience with legal and regulatory issues affecting employment, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and HR databases.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Experience managing recruitment events.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with periodic travel to job fairs and professional events.
• Extended periods working on a computer may be required.
• Occasional travel and evening or weekend work as needed for recruitment events.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland Title IX Coordinator View phone number on talent.com.