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Talent Acquisition Manager

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Overview

Pending approval of the SY23 CFA by the HCS Board.

The purpose of this job is to Assist the HR director in the daily administration of other HR services as directed or assigned, including recruitment and selection, promotions, transfers, performance evaluation, and employee relations. Participates in initiatives which seek to recruit, develop, and retain a high performing workforce. The primary focus will be on recruitment, hiring, and retention of quality candidates/employees committed to strategic business goals and operational objectives of HCDE.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the research, planning, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures for assigned areas to ensure the most effective utilization of resources to support the vision and mission of the school district.
  • Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, school administrators and other stakeholders.
  • Consults with the Chief of departments and/or Directors, State Department of Education, school officials, administrators, and other officials to review operations/activities, to review/resolve problems, to receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
  • Interviews, screens, and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional, certified, and classified job openings. Reviews applicants' background and experience for matches to specific job-related requirements.
  • Cultivates relationships with candidates to help them find the best fit for their background and interests.
  • Manages Hamilton County candidate experience and responsible for developing and implementing processes to improve candidate experience
  • Develops personal knowledge of teacher preparation pathways in order to help candidates find best-fit pathways to the teaching profession and/or to an active TN teaching license. Performs consultant role in regards to teacher licensure questions.
  • Collaborates within the HR team and with the Chief of Equity Officer to identify diversity goals and strategize recruitment to meet those goals.
  • Contributes to strategic recruitment planning and manages recruitment schedule. Participates in recruiting events - virtual and in-person - across the state and at approved out-of-state institutions. Must be willing to travel during fall and spring months to state-wide and regional locations.
  • Works collaboratively to coordinate activities associated with new teachers.
  • Develops, recommends, and implements budget relative to recruitment funding - including but not limited to Federal monies; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
  • Screens candidates and maintains a pool of quality teacher, classified, or professional candidates. Seeks to identify candidates in hard-to-staff contents and skills, and for hard-to-staff schools or departments for HR directors as needed.
  • Meets performance metrics for time to fill, candidate screens, aging of requisitions, and number of fills.
  • Works collaboratively with school administrators and hiring managers to consult on recruiting process and assist regarding how hiring can meet school or department goals.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of operations and programs in assigned areas; identifies and recommends improvements or enhancement.
  • Assists with employee relations concerns and investigations.
  • Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws, where appropriate.
  • Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for assigned area.
  • Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
  • Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
  • Works collaboratively with supervisor, administration, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
  • Provides back-up support to HR directors as needed.
  • Attends work and arrives to work on time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
  • Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as other Board policies.
  • Uses computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
  • Operates a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:
  • Preferred applicants will hold a BA in Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field AND 4 years of professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in K-12 education and human resource management
  • Experience with Human Resource Information Systems
  • Knowledge of state and federal guidelines governing HR functions and school staffing

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management with a 'seek first to understand' disposition.
  • Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
Website
Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US

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