Organization Overview:

Every day, Propel strives for the extraordinary. We can achieve it - but not without extraordinary people who take society's injustices to heart and have the vision and energy to inspire others.

Fifteenyears ago, Propel started as a dream. The dream was to build an organization with the capacity to transform public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Today, that dream is a reality.

Propel has become one of the largest, fastest-expanding set of charter schools in Pennsylvania with the highest levels of student achievement among Pennsylvania public school districts serving high poverty areas. The first school opened in 2003 with 180 children, occupying a small hospital basement. In 2018, almost 4,000K-12 students attend thirteenfacilities in Homestead, McKeesport, Montour, Munhall, Turtle Creek, Braddock Hills, Northside, Pitcairn and Hazelwood.

Our Mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Propel owes its success to the hard work and dedication of its people, both in and out of the classroom.

Opportunity:

Propel Schools is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist II. This position is an integral part of the Talent Department's success. The Talent Acquisition Specialist II manages the full life cycle recruiting process in a fast-paced environment. This role functions very independently within established guidelines, while keeping up to date on talent acquisition trends.

Responsibilities:

• Sources candidates via traditional and non-traditional methods utilizing social media, Ultipro, PA-Educator.net, and various job boards.
• Executes the full-cycle recruitment process including initial assessments, interviews, and negotiating job offers.
• Identifies future talent needs and proactively builds relationships and the network needed to build a talent pipeline.
• Develops and manages external partnerships with Universities, sourcing partners and/or recruitment agencies as needed for student teacher needs, newly certified teachers and all other applicable positions.
• Provides coaching and guidance to hiring managers about trends and talent recruitment/hiring best practices.
• Attracts, influences and recruits hard to find passive talent.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling interviews, travel coordination, etc.
• Maintains current legally compliant job descriptions for all current positions and assists the hiring manager in creating job descriptions for newly created openings.
• Creates salary statements, offer letters, transfer statements, etc. for all staff.
• Fully supports and drives the diversity recruitment strategy of Propel Schools to effectively employ a staff that properly parallels the student population to best support student learning.
• Creates recruitment materials and presentations as needed.
• Conducts tours with prospective candidates.
• Attends/organizes job fairs and other events as needed.
• Assists with organizing Talent events including Round Robins and Demo Days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Employment Law or related field. Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and PHR Certification preferred.
• At least three years of experience in recruiting, HR, or equivalent, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting. A combination of experience and education will be considered as it related to the position.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of hiring best practices, including ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Experience working with a variety of media, technology, and software to attract and retain a diversified pool of talent.
• Ability to engage candidates by phone and/or email.
• Aptitude in assessing intangible aspects of candidates.
• Resourcefulness and creativity with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Must be highly organized and have a proven track record of managing and prioritizing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Upbeat and positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and strong customer service orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to handle sensitive information with utmost regard to confidentiality and
• Have a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel.

Requirements:

• Up-to-date TB Test
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training

Position includes a generous Benefits package, in addition to PTO and vacation days.

Internal Deadline: June 18th at 4 pm