Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strong partnerships with hiring managers and school leaders to effectively anticipate and understand staffing needs, provide consultation, and ensure alignment throughout the recruitment process. 

• Elevate employer brand visibility through effective recruitment marketing and community outreach. 

• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, events, community partnerships, and networking. 

• Create, update, and manage job requisitions across all online recruiting platforms. 

• Own the critical transition from job application through the first 90 days of employment. Direct and manage relationship-building, operational excellence, and storytelling with each new hire to “close the loop” by ensuring every new hire feels confident, connected, and excited to join our team. 

• Conduct phone screens and candidate evaluations to determine qualifications, culture fit, and hiring readiness. 

• Coordinate interviews, provide candidate preparation, and ensure a professional and timely hiring experience. 

• Deliver a seamless and engaging hiring and onboarding journey that strengthens new-hire retention. 

• Work autonomously to manage requisitions, prioritize workloads, and execute multi-step hiring and onboarding processes. 

• Keep ATS records updated, maintain data accuracy, and provide recurring pipeline and performance reporting. 

• Generate meaningful talent insights and pipeline analytics to support better hiring decisions. 

• Review and analyze recruiting advertising ROI and recommend budget or strategy adjustments. 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience; early childhood education or other high-volume industry strongly preferred. 

• Knowledge of employment law/hiring compliance, talent sourcing methodologies and best practices in full-cycle recruiting. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional phone presence. 

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite; Lever preferred. 

• Experience with digital recruitment marketing tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads, and Glassdoor. 

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite (Lawrence, MA). Occasional evening or weekend hours to support candidate/new hire needs or recruiting events. 

• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods; along with extensive typical computer / desk work. 

• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. 

• Travel nationally, mostly locally, up to 15% of the time. 

We Offer

We invest in our employees’ health, financial wellbeing, professional growth and family success through:  
• Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment. 
• Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution. 
• Optional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind. 
• Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion. 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference. 
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs. 
• Employee referral bonus program, because great people know great people! Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team. 
• Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.