Chief Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy Leader

UNKNOWN; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools (APS) seeks a senior leader to direct talent acquisition and management across instructional and support staff. You will design and refine employment programs, collaborate with senior leadership, and oversee employer branding, sourcing, and retention initiatives.

You will supervise a team, guide change in HR practices, and ensure compliance with federal/state/local requirements while driving continuous improvement in talent management at APS.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment, selection, and placement within a public education setting.
• Experience leading talent acquisition and management teams, with diversity-inclusion focus.
• Ability to manage change and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Acquisition and Management Team and guide employment programs.
• Develop employer branding and outreach to build a diverse applicant pool.
• Plan workforce strategies and oversee compliance with regulations for APS.
• Partner with senior leaders to implement career progression and retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Master's Degree substitution for up to two years experience

Tools

MS Office

Enterprise HR systems

Job description

Arlington Public Schools (APS) seeks a senior leader to direct talent acquisition and management across instructional and support staff. You will design and refine employment programs, collaborate with senior leadership, and oversee employer branding, sourcing, and retention initiatives.

You will supervise a team, guide change in HR practices, and ensure compliance with federal/state/local requirements while driving continuous improvement in talent management at APS.