Full-Time

Technical Recruiting Lead

Posted on 8/6/2024

IXL Learning

IXL Learning

5,001-10,000 employees

Interactive learning platform for students

Education

Compensation Overview

$120k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Benefits

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

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

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Communications
Greenhouse (ATS)
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree
  • 7+ years of in-house technical recruiting experience, including at least 1 year of people management experience
  • Full cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Focused experience in sourcing quality candidates using various methods
  • Strong eye for talent and an excellent ability to connect candidates with the right opportunities
  • Previous experience mentoring, coaching and managing a team of recruiters
  • A true interest in understanding technology and a passion for education
  • A sense of ownership and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate great relationships with stakeholders
  • 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
  • Partner with hiring managers on technical teams to develop a deep understanding of hiring needs and help to strategize best recruiting efforts
  • Manage full-cycle 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
  • Mentor, guide, and lead a small team of technical recruiters

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 a variety of users, including individual students, parents, and educational institutions. IXL uses adaptive learning techniques and real-time analytics to enhance student performance, allowing users to track progress and identify areas needing improvement. Unlike many competitors, IXL incorporates gamification elements, such as virtual treasure hunts and awards, to motivate students and make the learning process enjoyable. The company's goal is to improve educational outcomes by offering tailored learning experiences that meet the unique needs of each student.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$510M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IXL's approval by Virginia and Missouri boosts its credibility and market reach.
  • The acquisition of Carson Dellosa Education expands IXL's educational resource portfolio.
  • Growing demand for personalized learning solutions post-COVID-19 benefits IXL's business model.

What critics are saying

  • AI teaching assistants may disrupt traditional EdTech models like IXL.
  • Integration challenges from acquiring Carson Dellosa could affect resource quality.
  • Rosetta Stone's partnerships may threaten IXL's market share in language learning.

What makes IXL Learning unique

  • IXL offers personalized practice aligned with the Indian national curriculum.
  • The platform uses adaptive learning and real-time analytics to enhance student performance.
  • IXL incorporates gamification elements to motivate students and make learning engaging.

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Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401K retirement plan

Flexible paid time off and sick days

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