Full-Time

Manager – Technical Recruiting

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IXL Learning

IXL Learning

5,001-10,000 employees

Interactive learning platform for students

Education

Compensation Overview

$140k - $165kAnnually

+ Bonus + Benefits

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Full-time position in San Mateo, CA headquarters office.

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree
  • 8+ years of in-house technical recruiting experience, with a solid understanding of best practices in sourcing, candidate engagement and stakeholder management
  • At least 2 years of people management experience with proven success in leading, mentoring, coaching and managing a team of recruiters
  • Experience working closely with technical leaders, with an ability to translate business priorities into a talent strategy
  • Experience scaling teams and recruiting for various technical roles at all levels
  • Full cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Focused experience developing creative sourcing and talent engagement strategies
  • Strong eye for talent and an excellent ability to connect candidates with the right opportunities
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
  • A true interest in understanding technology and a passion for education
  • Humility, accountability and a sense of ownership
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate great relationships with stakeholders, peers, team members and candidates
  • Innovative, highly organized, detail oriented, able to work quickly and accurately, and able to change tasks and focus easily
  • Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS
Responsibilities
  • Build, mentor, guide and manage a team of technical recruiters
  • Partner with hiring managers on technical teams to develop a deep understanding of hiring needs and constantly evolve our technical recruiting process
  • Lead by example through hands-on sourcing and full lifecycle recruiting for critical technical reqs
  • Become an expert on IXL Learning so that you and your team can inform candidates about our products, positions, and company culture
  • Foster long-term relationships with high-caliber talent and build the best pipeline of candidates for our teams
  • Coordinate a seamless and efficient candidate experience that results in a positive impression of IXL Learning, regardless of the outcome
  • Develop closing strategies for candidates, ensuring that they have the information they need to make the best decision
  • Review recruiting data from all sources to identify trends and issues and promptly develop solutions
  • Assist with presenting trainings and knowledge to the IXL team to further recruiting development across the technical organization

IXL Learning is an interactive platform that focuses on making education engaging for students from kindergarten to high school. It provides personalized practice in math and English, featuring over 1,000 skills that align with the Indian national curriculum. The platform caters to individual students, parents, and educational institutions, aiming to improve student performance through adaptive learning and real-time analytics. IXL operates on a subscription-based model, generating revenue from both individual and institutional subscriptions. It offers detailed analytics to help track student progress, identify areas needing improvement, and customize learning experiences. To enhance motivation, IXL includes gamification elements like virtual treasure hunts and awards, making the learning process enjoyable.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$510M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IXL's approval in Virginia and Missouri boosts its credibility and market reach.
  • The acquisition of Carson Dellosa expands IXL's educational resource offerings.
  • Growing demand for personalized learning supports IXL's subscription-based model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Rosetta Stone may impact IXL's language learning market share.
  • Integration challenges with Carson Dellosa could affect resource quality and consistency.
  • Reliance on state funding for programs in Missouri and Kansas poses financial risks.

What makes IXL Learning unique

  • IXL offers personalized learning aligned with the Indian national curriculum.
  • The platform integrates gamification to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • IXL provides real-time analytics for tracking student progress and tailoring learning experiences.

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Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401K retirement plan

Flexible paid time off and sick days