Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Retention Recruitment & TD; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition to support district-wide hiring. Under general supervision, you will manage full life cycle recruiting, partner with the Talent Acquisition Director, and develop local and national sourcing plans to attract top talent.

Responsibilities include screening applicants, coordinating interviews, maintaining candidate data, and working with hiring managers to meet staffing goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in full life cycle recruiting and talent acquisition programs.
• Ability to develop recruiting plans and sourcing strategies district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Provide consultative recruiting services including research, market intelligence, sourcing, and managing end-to-end process.
• Develop plans related to staffing, hiring, and interviewing.
• Develop a pool of qualified applicants; follow up with direct leads to create a viable pool of candidates for CMS workforce.
• Screen applicants and assist in interview and selection; assess fit and qualification.
• Assist in obtaining references and preparing offer packages and orientation information.
• Work with hiring managers to evaluate recruiting plans and improve processes.
• Build networks to source qualified talent via multiple channels and direct sourcing.

Job description

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925174

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The talent acquisition recruiter, under general supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion related to full life cycle recruiting and delivering a successful talent acquisition program to the entire organization. This is accomplished by partnering with the Talent Acquisition Director and the Talent Acquisition Program Manager (TAPM) in developing local and national recruiting plans, employing sourcing strategies and resources, and developing creative new ideas to attract the best possible talent. Employee performs district-level work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Director or assigned supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Salary NC 13/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Talent Acquisition Director or assigned supervisor

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Provide consultative recruiting services including research, market intelligence, sourcing, and managing the overall end-to-end process
• Develop plans related to staffing, hiring, and interviewing
• Develop a pool of qualified applicants; follow up with direct leads to create a viable pool of instructional and non-instructional candidates for the CMS workforce
• Conduct initial screening of all applicants and assist in the interview and selection process; assess candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit, and compatibility to ensure hiring of best possible talent
• Assist in obtaining references, writing and sending rejection letters, and preparing offer packages and information about orientation
• Work closely with hiring managers to determine effectiveness of recruiting plans and make process improvements when needed
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts to easily identify and source qualified talent through a variety of channels including internet, social networking sites, networking, referrals, job fairs, etc. Initiate contact with possible talent via direct sourcing
• Provide complete and accurate information to candidates about CMS, the onboarding process, and the requirements of our workforce
• Maintain and track measurable applicant and interview data
• Implement college recruiting initiatives and work collaboratively with colleges; give presentations and attend student group meetings to increase awareness of CMS
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Director & TAPM to identify and target various markets to meet hiring goals
• Post openings on a variety of venues, including internet sources and social & professional networking sites
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]