Senior Global Employment Specialist

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated professional to lead global staffing strategies, focusing on alternative teacher licensure pathways. This role involves overseeing the recruitment and onboarding of international candidates while supporting human resources administration and managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of immigration laws. Join a team committed to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering a diverse workforce in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• Four years of experience in HR, education, or international staffing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement staffing strategies for international candidates.
• Support HR administration and manage large-scale projects.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Project Management

Recruitment Strategies

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Knowledge of Immigration Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Advanced Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

HR Technology Systems

Job description

Performs the full range of professional duties required to plan, develop, and implement global staffing strategies, with a primary focus on facilitating alternative teacher licensure pathways in Virginia and overseeing the comprehensive recruitment, placement, and onboarding of international candidates. Supports human resources administration, including complex and sensitive activities; manages large-scale and long-term human resources projects; coordinates grant-funded initiatives; and serves as a strategic resource for regions, schools, departmental staff, and vendor partners.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, school administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in human resources, education, international staffing, and/or related field, some of which may have been in a project management role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• May be required to work evening and weekend events.
• Knowledge of best practices in recruitment strategy design, including application workflows, interview coordination, and onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices of one or more of the fields of human resources.
• Knowledge of Virginia teacher licensure regulations, including alternative licensure pathways such as provisional, career switcher, or reciprocity routes.
• Familiarity with the principles and methods of public human resources administration and educational institution organization.
• Knowledge of the Division's organization, mission, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to appropriately apply local, state, national, and international laws related to employment.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. immigration laws and processes related to the employment of international candidates (e.g., H-1B, J-1 visas).
• Familiarity with project management practices.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including school administrators, legal counsel, and third-party vendor partners, to support strategic staffing initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate and refine HR processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and candidate experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• School-based administrative experience or similar leadership position overseeing instructional hiring.
• Experience in recruiting, sponsoring, and onboarding international candidates within a K-12 or higher education environment.
• Professional educational license or certification as a human resources professional.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence and effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly in the context of international recruitment and onboarding.