Director of Talent Acquisition - Richmond, United States - Richmond Public Schools

Richmond Public Schools
Richmond Public Schools
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Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
Director of Talent Acquisition


Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Grade 133 / 260 days (12 months)


FLSA Status:

Exempt


Work Location:

Talent Office


Immediate Supervisor:

Chief Talent Officer


General Description:


The Director of Talent Acquisition oversees a comprehensive, division-wide recruitment program including staff hiring, substitute management, licensure, onboarding and resignations.

The Director of Talent Acquisition works under the direct supervision of the Chief Talent Officer for Richmond Public Schools (RPS).


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Develop a strong understanding of RPS' vision and strategic goals and implement a strategic talent acquisition plan that support those goals and drive scalable best practices to attract and retain top talent
  • Oversee and direct all of the Talent Acquisition Office's activities and ensure all recruitment/selection/onboarding actions comply with federal and state laws, school board polices and RPS administrative procedures
  • Partner closely with Principal Directors, Chiefs and other key internal leaders to identify solutions to talent problems/issues
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive recruiting partnerships with colleges, universities, community stakeholders and other school divisions
  • Partner with our Communications & Marketing team, as well as external vendors, to enhance the employer brand
  • Manage the recruitment budget and plan appropriately for future needs of the Talent Acquisition team and RPS
  • Oversee the Licensure Specialists to ensure applicants meet licensure qualifications and all professional licensed staff maintain appropriate license and/or endorsement
  • Delegate assignments as appropriate and evaluates the work performance of Talent Acquisition staff
  • Provides leadership on other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field. Master's degree in a related area is preferred
  • Five years of experience including at least three years of progressive experience at a leadership or senior level within discipline with emphasis on recruitment methodologies and practices
  • Previous experience growing and managing a team of successful recruiters with talent acquisition experience in all aspects of the recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing to closing
  • Experience in the development and implementation of innovative recruitment and retention strategies
  • Ability to establish and maintain successful recruiting partnerships that will facilitate the hiring of highquality applicants
  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, planning, presentation, public relations and organizational skills are required
  • Knowledge of Internetbased recruitment strategies, programs and best practice techniques is essential
  • Must be able to travel 35 days out of a week during peak recruitment periods and handle/lift packaged recruitment materials weighing 3550 lbs.
  • Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred

START DATE:
Based on School Board approval
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