Manager – Talent Acquisition

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition, the Manager, Talent Acquisition plays an integral role in achieving Alliance’s mission and goals through excellent customer service and staffing support to a portfolio of schools and Home Office teams. The Manager, Talent Acquisition, along with the full Talent Acquisition team, will perform individualized, site-specific duties in the recruitment, selection, and processing of candidates for school and Home Office positions. This position offers the opportunity to have a profound impact on teacher quality and scholar achievement at Alliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Staffing Support

• Support a portfolio of schools and Home Office teams with their staffing needs and become a trusted advisor to school leaders on staffing best practices.
• Utilize Workday to drive strategic recruitment efforts, ensuring accurate job postings, efficient candidate tracking, and seamless coordination with hiring teams.
• Build relationships with school leaders and hiring managers to learn about and support the specific needs of each school/team.
• Identify vacancies and refer potential candidates based on each team’s/school’s unique needs.
• Support the candidate selection process by reviewing applications, conducting phone screenings, and collaborating with school leaders to identify strong candidates.
• Track and document vacancy data and follow up with school leaders and hiring managers to ensure all vacancies are filled in a timely manner with high-quality, diverse candidates.
• Meet with school leaders often to discuss school rosters, talent effectiveness and retention, and vacancy management.
• Consult with school leaders and home office hiring managers to customize recruitment plans, competency-based selection models, and effective and inclusive interview techniques.
• Provide logistical and compliance support to school leaders on deadlines and key dates, federal and state policies, and requirements established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Build relationships and maintain communication with Instructional Superintendents and the HO Finance team to advocate for processes that support hiring the best talent for school site positions.

Recruitment

• Recruit top talent committed to Alliance’s mission of social justice and equity, and who are highly skilled in moving all scholars to high levels of academic growth.
• Determine recruitment needs based on workforce analyses and staffing goals to develop data-informed recruitment plans (e.g., local, in-person versus online recruitment opportunities).
• Co-plan internal in-person and virtual recruitment fairs.
• Conduct recruitment activities at education institutions, external recruitment fairs, professional conferences, and other venues (some travel may be required).
• Lead the planning of hiring/interview events, orientations, and training sessions.
• Additional related projects and duties as necessary and assigned.

Staffing Operations and Data Management

• Ensure operational excellence for new hires.
• Ensure day-to-day operations provide outstanding customer service in a timely manner; respond to school leader/hiring manager needs and concerns, address candidate communications, advise candidates on position requirements.
• Collect and analyze data to inform planning and implementation of staffing operations and strategies, measure progress toward staffing goals at a portfolio of schools, and assess compliance with employment laws and hiring policies.
• Ensure effective, timely new hire processing and onboarding, from time of offer to start date.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Knowledge of urban school environments and school culture, with experience as a teacher in an urban setting highly desired.
• Working knowledge of how to embed an equity and inclusion lens into recruitment, selection and hiring practices.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with school administrators and other partners.
• Experience in a goal-driven, professional setting and strong track record of meeting/exceeding goals and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice.
• Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps.
• Superb computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google-based applications.
• Outstanding organizational and event planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify challenges and proactively work to find solutions.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
• Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their Talent Acquisition/Recruitment skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; 
• 3+ years of  professional work experience in Human Resources, Talent or a related field in a school district, educational non-profit or other K-12 urban setting
• Note: We will consider candidates with only a high school diploma or equivalent if they have 5+ years of professional work experience in Human Resources, Talent or a related field in a school district, educational non-profit or other K-12 urban setting

BENEFITS

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners. 
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth by providing substantial professional development support. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

WORK LOCATION

This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

COMPENSATION

$72,000.00 - $105,000.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].