Managing Director, Talent Acquisition

Breakthrough Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Public Schools in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Managing Director of Talent Acquisition to lead nationwide recruitment for educators and staff, building a diverse, high-impact talent pipeline.

You will oversee strategy, programs, events, and partnerships, ensure compliant processes, and mentor a growing TA team. The role demands strong leadership, DEI focus, and collaboration with school leaders to staff Breakthrough's network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 6+ years of talent acquisition experience.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking and onboarding software.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads talent acquisition programs and onboarding.
• Leads the talent acquisition team and sets goals.
• Develops long- and short-term recruitment strategies.
• Develops partnerships with organizations and institutions.
• Owns budget and vendor relationships.
• Ensures compliant recruiting processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking software

Onboarding software

Job description

Managing Director, Talent Acquisition

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Job Details

Job ID: 5847759
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH

Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth-grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.

OUR VISION

We believe in the power of education to ignite change and strengthen the Cleveland community. Breakthrough Public Schools achieves this vision by fostering a love of learning, a sense of belonging, and an appetite for excellence within our youth. We empower scholars to reach their full potential, becoming learners and leaders equipped with the tools necessary to impact their communities and the world.

OPPORTUNITY

The Managing Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and executing a robust and customer-service-oriented talent recruitment strategy to attract, select, and hire top talent. They are focused on nurturing a rich and diverse talent pipeline, ensuring that BPS can recruit highly effective, diverse educators and staff and ultimately ensuring that BPS is fully staffed each year.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development, integration and/or alignment of talent acquisition programs and systems, including but not limited to hiring, selection and onboarding

• Leads the talent acquisition team, setting goals and priorities in alignment with overall direction while removing barriers to performance and holding the team accountable.
• Develops and communicates long-term and short-term recruitment strategies
• Develops a recruiting strategy for early talent programs by establishing partnerships with organizations and educational institutions as sources of talent
• Support, execute, and refine strategic national and local outreach, including but not limited to partnerships with transition to teaching programs, local universities, and partner organizations
• Develop and execute internal and external talent recruitment events, including happy hours, school tours, hiring fairs, information sessions at colleges/universities, etc.
• Lead the network’s signing bonus and referral bonus programs, including developing, investing staff and following through with referral engagement

• Develop strong relationships with school leadership teams to collaborate and ensure a seamless and inclusive talent acquisition process
• Invest significant time to deeply understanding each department and school’s priorities and challenges, understanding each team’s systems and structures, and building strong relationships with staff members

• Provide input on staffing plans, including shifting roles, succession planning, and management structures
• Build deep relationships with home office and school leaders, acting as a strategic advisor to them and problem-solving issues as they arise
• Ensures standardized recruiting processes, interviews, and documentation comply with legal requirements and guidelines

• Partners with other departments to create and coordinate marketing strategies including social media, advertising materials and activities that promote Breakthrough Public Schools
• Proactively enhances recruitment technology solutions to optimize the hiring process. recruitment
• Provides training and education to internal stakeholders on the recruiting process, interviewing techniques and effective networking strategies
• Establishes and monitors appropriate metrics and key performance indicators related to recruitment, lead generation, cultivation and selection
• Works with leadership to set budget and carries out related budgetary responsibilities
• Researches, selects and maintains relationships with vendors and consultants
• Find opportunities to improve the recruitment experience through automation, process improvement and collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and work strategically across teams in the network. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Breakthrough Public Schools.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition strategies and principles with the ability to apply a diversity, equity and inclusion focused framework to talent acquisition
• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships by demonstrating and understanding organizational fundamentals and decision-making processes.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal, cross-functional, and external parties and accept and respond to input and feedback
• A detail-oriented approach with strong communication and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to take radical responsibility and ownership
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to initiate solutions without being asked
• Proven ability to own and improve operational processes
• Ability to identify potential barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive and complex situations, problems, and highly confidential information.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion; appreciation of the confidential nature of verbal and written communications and records.

• A continuous improvement mindset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required; Masters preferred
• 6+ years of talent acquisition experience required
• 3+ years of team leadership experience required
• Experience with applicant tracking, recruiting, and/or onboarding software required
• Full-cycle recruitment experience required
• Experience managing diversity and early talent recruitment programs highly desired
• Experience recruiting in an education environment strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications, including Google Suite

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $104,000 to $130,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Administration > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• At least 6 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Talent Team
• Email: [e-mail]

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