NCSY Talent Acquisition Manager

Who We Are: NCSY, a program of the Orthodox Union, connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY inspires Jewish teens through informal Jewish education, retreats, and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of the Jewish community and instruments for positive change and renewal. The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol,Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products. Position Summary: NCSY is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and lead the organization’s national recruiting pipeline, identifying and securing the educators and leaders who will shape the next generation of Jewish teens. This role works closely with senior leadership to shape recruiting priorities and ensure that NCSY consistently identifies and secures high-impact talent. Responsibilities: National Recruitment Ownership Lead full-cycle recruitment for national and regional positions Keep a clear, up-to-date understanding of open roles, upcoming vacancies, and hiring needs related to organizational growth Drive hiring timelines and ensure positions are filled efficiently Take ownership of recruitment outcomes across NCSY Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development Actively source candidates through networks, referrals, community relationships, and professional platforms Build and maintain proactive recruiting pipelines for priority roles across NCSY Maintain visibility of emerging talent for upcoming open roles Develop long-term relationships with seminaries, yeshivos, campuses, and mission-aligned talent networks Cultivate relationships with potential candidates Field-Based Recruiting & Relationship Building Represent NCSY in recruiting spaces across the Jewish community Travel regularly to build relationships and source talent in key communities and institutions Attend conferences, recruiting events, and networking opportunities Serve as an ambassador for NCSY’s mission and professional opportunities Travel internationally as needed, including recruitment travel to Israel Recruiting Partnerships & Channel Managers Develop and maintain recruiting relationships across key communities and institutions Collaborate with part-time Channel Managers who support targeted sourcing within specific networks or geographic areas Provide Channel Managers with position information and candidate profiles, and integrate their outreach into the broader recruiting pipeline Leverage these partnerships to expand candidate flow while maintaining centralized ownership of recruiting progress and outcomes Partnership with Regional Leadership Partner with Regional Directors to understand hiring needs and role requirements Guide hiring managers through interview processes and candidate evaluation Support disciplined, mission-aligned hiring decisions Candidate Experience & Hiring Process Management Ensure candidates experience a professional and mission-aligned recruitment process Manage communication, interviews, and offer stages across searches Maintain consistent interview frameworks and evaluation tools Recruitment Metrics & Accountability Track and report key recruitment metrics, including: Maintain dashboards reflecting hiring progress across the organization Provide leadership with regular visibility into pipeline strength, anticipated hiring needs, and emerging talent opportunities Qualifications: 7–10 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience Proven success in proactively sourcing and closing candidates in competitive hiring environments Strong networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills Experience managing multiple concurrent searches Willingness to travel frequently for recruiting purposes Familiarity with mission-driven or nonprofit organizations preferred Salary & Benefits: $115,000 - $130,000 , commensurate with experience. Performance-Based Bonus: Additional bonus compensation tied to recruitment outcomes, including metrics such as percentage of open roles successfully filled, time-to-fill benchmarks, and pipeline development for priority roles. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you. Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses. In addition, the OU offers employee group dental and vision insurance through MetLife. Additional Benefits and Perks: 10 paid sick days 10-15 paid vacation days Paid Jewish and Federal holidays Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance Free life and disability insurance Discounted continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution) #J-18808-Ljbffr NCSY