Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sacramento, CA
Home Office - Classified – Human Resources /
HR 12 (Hourly Fulltime 12 month calendar FULL Benefits) CLASSIFIED /
On-site
About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.
Our Mission:
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.
Our Vision:
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.
Our Approach:
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Job Summary:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for driving the recruitment and hiring processes to attract and secure top talent for the organization. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining candidate pipelines, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to:
- Recruitment Process Management:
- Create and manage job descriptions for all roles.
- Post job openings on relevant platforms to ensure maximum visibility.
- Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels.
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience.
- Offer Management:
- Perform reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
- Coordinate verbal offers and manage offer acceptance processes.
- Prepare and extend formal offer letters.
- Verify certifications and ensure compliance with hiring requirements.
- Data Reporting & Program Management:
- Generate and analyze formative data reports to track recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Initiate and manage the referral bonus program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Recruitment Initiatives & Events:
- Plan and execute recruitment events, including career fairs, networking events, and community outreach programs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to set up and manage recruitment initiatives to build talent pipelines.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or related HR roles.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an equivalent position.
- Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data reporting tools
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Skills:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in handling data and reports.
Working Conditions:
- Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person electronically and over the telephone
- Ability to read printed material and computer screens. Ability to understand speech at normal levels
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
- Ability to climb stairs, bend, reach, walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
- Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
CLEARANCES
- Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
- TB Clearance
$80,000 - $90,500 a year
At Fortune School of Education, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 - $90,500 annually.
Additional Benefits:
Paid Time Off: 12 paid sick days, 12 paid vacation days and 2 paid floater days in addition to paid holidays.
403(B) Retirement Plan (Fortune matches up to 4% of contributions after one year of employment)
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
