KIPP KANSAS CITY · 2 days ago
Talent Acquisition & Retention Advisor
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of charter schools focused on preparing students in underserved communities for success. The Talent Acquisition Advisor & Retention is responsible for developing and managing strategies for attracting and selecting diverse staff, overseeing the recruitment process, and collaborating with school leaders to support staffing needs.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Full Recruitment Life Cycle Management
Design, implement, and evaluate strategies for talent acquisition, hiring, onboarding, and retention
Oversee and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing, offer extension, and onboarding coordination
Ensure a seamless, positive, and efficient candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process
Demonstrated capacity to manage 25 - 30 active requisitions with a high degree of organization, accuracy and attention to detail
Create, edit, and refine job descriptions to ensure accuracy and consistency, and alignment with organizational needs and role requirements
Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with various social media platforms and ATS systems
Collaborate with the external communications partner creating recruiting collateral, including position announcements, advertising, communications, and marketing strategies
Provide comprehensive weekly recruiting updates to stakeholders, delivering pipeline status, progress, and hiring priorities
Strategic Recruitment
Analyze recruitment data and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire) to assess effectiveness and continuously improve talent acquisition processes
Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans and initiatives to address school-wide staffing needs
Identify and implement innovative recruitment strategies, sourcing channels, and outreach activities to build a robust and diverse talent pipeline; including advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search) to engage passive and active candidates inclusively
Stay abreast of talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in educational recruitment
Compliance & Equity
Ensure all recruitment and hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws
Manage and maintain the applicant tracking systems (ATS) to ensure data fidelity
Facilitate presentations and training to advise hiring managers/interview teams on recruitment and interview practices
Support HR audits and reporting related to recruitment and staffing data
Branding & Partnership Development
Partner with the Managing Director of HR & Talent to develop and implement innovative strategies to build a pipeline of qualified candidates
Oversee pipeline development programs (e.g., Become a Teacher program, student teacher program), including the partnerships (e.g., university, professional organizations, affiliation agreements
Plans and executes on-campus/ off-campus recruiting activities such as career fairs and/or networking forums
Additional Responsibilities
Administrator onboarding retention surveys/new hire surveys and employee satisfaction surveys
Partner with the HR Team validating employee credentialing and certifications
Assist with organizational training
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education or related filed or relevant experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, interviewing techniques, and effective recruitment strategies
Knowledge of employment laws and human resources policies, procedures, and practices
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to work under deadlines; to be flexible in meeting the ever‐changing needs of the department, and fast pace work environment
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Smart Recruiter and BambooHR or other comparable systems) and creative platforms such as Canva, Constant Contact and/or Photoshop
Strong analytical skills
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, project timelines, and hiring needs
Exceptional interpersonal, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse candidates and stakeholders
Excellent computer skills, including Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Sheets
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner
Preferred
Public School, Charter School or University recruiting experience highly preferred
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, Certified Professional in Recruitment - CPR)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision options
Life insurance
Fertility
Disability plans
Numerous opportunities for advancement
Ongoing professional development
Leadership training
Company
KIPP KANSAS CITY
KIPP KC is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools with a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and in life.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase