Talent Recruitment, Development and Retention Manager

Talent Recruitment, Development and Retention Manager Grand Rapids Public Schools Franklin Campus Administration Building - Grand Rapids, Michigan Job Details Job ID: 5703801 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $73,627.60 to $96,067.30 Per Year Job Summary The Talent Recruitment, Development, and Retention Manager provides strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive talent systems including recruitment, screening, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention to support a high-quality, diverse workforce. The position builds and sustains internal and external partnerships to support workforce development, strengthen talent pipelines, and improve retention outcomes in alignment with district goals and scholar achievement priorities. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of staffing/recruiting experience. Two years of experience managing staff. Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office Suite. Must possess a valid State Driver's License and reliable transportation. Preferred: Master’s Degree. SHRM Certification. Experience in staffing/recruitment in an educational setting. Experience working with PowerSchool HRIS Systems. Bilingual. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. Knowledge of data mining and internet research. Knowledge of current trends in educator recruitment, preparation, and retention. Skills in recruiting all levels of the organization from entry level to administrative. Skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, project manager). Skills in leading employment-related projects; project management. Skills in the use of social media. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to engage diverse audiences. Ability to apply opportunity-focused practices in hiring, onboarding, and retention systems. Ability to travel frequently in state and out of state. Ability to maintain confidentiality with all education records in accordance with FERPA. Ability to adapt strategies based on workforce data and changing labor market conditions. Project and program management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and data reporting tools. Essential Job Functions Recruitment Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic recruitment systems to attract and hire diverse, highly qualified candidates, with emphasis on hard-to-fill instructional and school-based leadership positions. Partner with district leaders and hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and selection criteria aligned with organizational needs. Design and manage staffing strategies and recruitment plans to address current and projected workforce needs. Establish and maintain recruitment pipelines through partnerships with colleges/universities, community organizations, professional associations, and internal employee networks. Conduct outreach to identify and engage both active and passive candidates. Coordinate scholar teacher placement programs, including management of agreements, placement quality, and alignment with workforce needs. Monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with district policies and applicable employment laws. Requires ability to attend meetings, recruitment events, and partner engagements, as necessary. Onboarding Conduct onboarding for new hires, including coordination of pre-employment requirements and new hire orientation. Work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Development Develop and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions to build educator pipelines that increase representation of underrepresented groups. Support internal career pathways for district employees into certified teaching roles. Collaborate with post-secondary partners to expand access to certification, licensure, and educator preparation programs. Develop and coordinate scholar-to-teacher pipeline initiatives in partnership with colleges, universities, and district programs. Support and guide the development of school-based pipeline initiatives that promote interest in the education profession among diverse scholar populations. Provide professional learning and support for school leaders and staff related to talent development and pipeline initiatives. Coordinate and manage district initiatives designed to reduce bias and strengthen hiring and improve retention outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned. Retention Develop, implement, and evaluate retention strategies aligned with research-based best practices to support high-performing educators and school leaders. Provide guidance and professional development to school leaders on strategies to improve staff retention, with emphasis on retention of educators from underrepresented groups. Collect, analyze, and report workforce turnover and retention data at the district and building levels. Collaborate with district and building leadership to identify trends and implement targeted retention strategies. Utilize data to recommend improvements to recruitment, onboarding, and retention systems. Perform other duties as assigned, including those supported through grant funding when applicable. Manager Supervise and coach Talent Acquisition staff in accordance with district policies and procedures. Provide oversight of recruitment operations and ensure efficient and effective workflow processes. Lead, coordinate, and oversee departmental planning, prioritization, and execution of talent initiatives. Ensure alignment of all recruitment, development, and retention efforts with district strategic goals and priorities. Share performance-related documentation with Director of Human Resources to assist in staff evaluation. Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality. Perform other duties as assigned. ADA Requirements and Physical Demands The workload requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, etc. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. The work environment is usually loud to moderate. Perform duties requiring compare, analyze, communicate orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. Non-Discrimination/Accommodation Assistance The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. 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