Recruiter - Human Resources Recruiting - Full Time

Scottsdale, AZ (in-office, hybrid eligible after training)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
At ESI, we connect exceptional educators and support professionals with Arizona public schools. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-driven Recruiter to help identify, attract, and place top educational talent. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping schools find exceptional talent. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to help build something special from the ground up that directly impacts the K-12 community around them.
The Recruiter owns the full-cycle search for every open position — sourcing and building strong candidate pipelines from multiple channels, screening and interviewing candidates to assess fit, and guiding each candidate through a smooth, well-communicated process from first outreach through placement. This includes keeping accurate, up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system throughout every search. As we expand into new markets, we’re looking for a Recruiter who is energized by building programs that create value for clients, employees, and the communities we serve.
A casual, results-focused atmosphere where autonomy is expected and rewarded
Genuine work–life balance — people-first philosophy where personal relationships are valued
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for K-12 roles including teachers, paraprofessionals, allied health, and district support staff.
Build proactive pipelines of certified educators and educational support candidates through community networking, digital outreach, and partnerships.
Post job openings, review applications, conduct initial interviews, and ensure a seamless hiring experience.
Ensure all compliance, certification, and credentialing requirements are met prior to placement.
Represent ESI at job fairs, university events, and virtual career sessions to attract new candidates to the ESI community.
Champion ESI’s mission to serve schools and strengthen Arizona’s educational workforce.
Data & Compliance
Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Track and be accountable for performance metrics such as time-to-fill, fill rate, acceptance rate, candidate retention, and district satisfaction.
Support background checks, fingerprint clearance, and state certification verification in compliance with Arizona Department of Education and other applicable agencies.
Minimum 3–5 years of recruiting experience, ideally in education, staffing, or public-sector environments.
Must be local to the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge of Arizona education systems, teacher certification pathways, and school district operations strongly preferred.
Experience working with contract staffing programs a plus.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with both educators and district stakeholders.
Proficient in applicant tracking systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Ceipal, JazzHR), Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual recruiting platforms.
Exceptional communication - equally comfortable and effective with in-person, phone, email, messaging, and video communication.
Strong computer and systems proficiency including Microsoft Office suite, email, messaging, webinar, video conference, applicant tracking systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Ceipal, JazzHR), and CRM systems
45K–$55K base salary (DOE), plus uncapped commission

• Group health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Location & Travel

Position is based in-office at ESI’s Scottsdale, AZ headquarters, with eligibility for a hybrid arrangement after a successful training and/or probationary period. Regular in-person meetings and on-site training is expected. Dress code ranges from casual to business formal.
Local and regional travel may be required (less than 10%).
Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
No phone calls, please. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating technology, and determining accuracy and thoroughness of work
Educational Services, LLC (ESI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.