Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager

Full-Time, 12 Month, Role Level 4

Reports To: Sr. Director of Human Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The Talent Acquisition Manager at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will play a key role in shaping, retaining, and developing diverse, high-performing teams that advance our mission, vision, and values. In this collaborative role, you will partner closely with the Sr. Director of Human Resources, HR Specialist, and hiring managers to develop inclusive job materials and implement innovative, long-term recruitment strategies that strengthen our talent pipelines. Drawing on your experience in full-cycle recruiting and your proficiency with social media, recruitment platforms, HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred), and industry trends, you will source and engage candidates across multiple channels, lead a personalized and equitable hiring experience, and support robust employer branding efforts.

You will also design and implement strategies to retain top talent by fostering employee engagement, career development, and a positive workplace culture. With strong communication skills, meticulous documentation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build systems that reflect our mission, support organizational excellence, and ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to onboarding.

Who You Are:

You are/have…

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passion for education, equity, and community impact.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field or related combination of education and
• experience.
• 5 + years of experience in recruitment, talent management, or HR, preferably in education or nonprofit settings.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting diverse, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

You will…

• Partner with the Sr. Director of Human Resources and hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs and develop clear, competency-based candidate profiles. Develop and execute long-term talent acquisition strategies, ensuring sustainable pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans to attract, engage, and hire diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Source candidates through a variety of channels, such as LinkedIn, professional networks, job boards, community partners, and talent databases (Paylocity).
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure the development of inclusive job descriptions, structured interview guides, and equitable evaluation processes.
• Manage and optimize an end-to-end hiring process that ensures timely communication, fairness, and a positive, personalized candidate experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to set clear expectations, support interview readiness, and calibrate on candidate quality.
• Screen applicants by reviewing resumes, portfolios, assessments, and references to identify the most qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, schedule hiring panels, and ensure interviewers are prepared with structured processes and evaluation tools.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation activities to ensure new employees feel welcomed, supported, and prepared to succeed.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to develop retention initiatives, including engagement strategies, career development, and internal mobility.
• Track and report on key recruitment and retention metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, diversity, and turnover trends.
• Maintain organized and compliant records of all recruitment materials, including interview notes, applicant communications, and required documentation.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, community events, and recruitment partnerships to build strong talent networks.
• Support employer branding efforts by highlighting the organization’s mission, culture, and values across recruitment materials and platforms.
• Stay current on recruitment best practices, labor market trends, and regulatory requirements related to hiring.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, equity standards, and organizational policies throughout the recruitment and retention process.
• Stay current on labor market trends, talent strategies, and best practices in K–12 education and nonprofit HR.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Human Resources.

What We Offer You:

• Generous time off (all school holidays and 1 week winter, spring and summer breaks)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $65,000 - $75,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.