Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Position General Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Recruiter plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and executing best-in-class recruiting strategies that attract, engage, and hire top-tier, innovative talent across the organization. This position partners closely with hiring managers, certification specialists, HR teams, and leadership to ensure the school district's staffing needs are met with efficiency, impartiality, and excellence.

This individual serves as a subject matter expert in full-cycle recruitment, driving efforts that promote Florida Virtual School, FlexPoint Education, and Florida Scholars Academy's reputation as an innovative, forward thinking, and premier employer of choice within the education sector and broader job-seeker community.

Essential Position Functions:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across all levels and departments, flexing between hands-on execution and strategic planning to source, attract, and hire top talent.

• Champion a data-driven approach by tracking key recruiting metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with team members to refine and scale hiring workflows.

• Act as a candidate experience ambassador throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define position scope, requirements, and success profiles.

• Create and manage tailored interview questions and panel guides aligned with job requirements and compliance.

• Guide candidates through a positive interview process, ensuring timely communication, transparency, and professionalism.

• Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person interviews, providing HR support and maintaining interview process integrity.

• Proactive sourcing of innovative and passive candidates using creative tactics including social media, professional networks, job boards, colleges/universities, and community partnerships.

• Collaborate with the Senior Certification Specialist to ensure candidate eligibility and licensure compliance.

• Partner with internal internship and pipeline programs to support long-term staffing needs and talent development.

• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to post jobs, manage candidate flow, communicate status updates, and ensure all hiring activities are documented and compliant.

• Review and disposition applications, complete employment and degree verifications, and upload required documentation to candidate profiles.

• Provide HR representation in panel interviews; guides interview panel process and uploads panel guides to ATS ensuring best practices and compliance throughout the process.

• Ensure that interview panel guides are completed accurately and follow up with panel members as needed.

• Assist with the design and deployment of recruitment related policies, procedures, and SOPs.

• Serve as a content expert on recruitment tools and processes.

• Ensure that applications are fully complete, verifications of employment are conducted, and historical evaluations are uploaded, prior to extending offers.

• Partner with Compensation to conduct and justify salary analyses for both instructional and support roles.

• Work in collaboration with HR and Operations Support Specialists to ensure all application components are complete and aligned with district requirements.

• Implement effective screening and interviewing processes to evaluate candidates' skills, cultural fit, and overall alignment with FLVS' goals.

• Active contribution to employer branding efforts by engaging in career fairs, networking events, and professional associations.

• Represent the district in community events to promote visibility and reinforce its status as an employer of choice.

• Utilize our ATS to organize communication and ensure each candidate has a positive, consistent experience.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, providing consultative support on recruitment processes, candidate evaluation, and salary recommendations.

• Work proactively with staff in the coaching of career goals and development of resumes.

• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline by establishing relationships with potential prospects and keeping them engaged throughout the hiring process.

• Use judgment in following defined processes and balancing Hiring Authority's unique needs.

• Collaborate on special projects and presentations as assigned to support the Talent Acquisition team and organization needs.

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.

• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, public administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience:

• Three years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in education, public sector, or high-volume recruitment environments

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday) and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or equivalent platforms

• Proven ability to manage 12+ open roles simultaneously across multiple teams with exceptional organization and follow-through

• Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility with candidates and internal partners at all levels

Knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Strong organizational agility - able to adapt to ambiguous situations and make solid decisions with limited information

• Able to think strategically, independently, and creatively, and take ownership of critical issues

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of human resource administration related to the area of recruitment

• Knowledgeable of current applicable federal, state, school district laws, codes and regulations related to the area of recruitment

• Skills in the preparation of clear, concise, and complete analysis, proposals, reports, and other written materials

• Ability to analyze complex administrative and technical issues and make appropriate recommendations for action

• Ability to efficiently coordinate multiple projects under the pressure of deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal "noise"; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers

CREATIVITY

Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially "fail fast"

SELF KNOWLEDGE

Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn't defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions

PLANNING

Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results

ORGANIZING

Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner

PROBLEM SOLVING

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers

DRIVE FOR RESULTS

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays

• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)