Senior Global Employment Specialist

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia, Falls Church (MN, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Global Employment Specialist to lead innovative staffing strategies focused on alternative teacher licensure pathways. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of international candidates while managing complex human resources projects. Your expertise in U.S. immigration laws and recruitment strategies will be essential in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of staffing initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that supports educational excellence and global engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• 4 years of experience in HR, education, or international staffing.
• Familiarity with project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement global staffing strategies for international candidates.
• Oversee recruitment, placement, and onboarding processes.
• Support human resources administration and manage projects.

Skills

Human Resources

Project Management

Recruitment Strategy Design

Virginia Teacher Licensure Knowledge

U.S. Immigration Laws

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related Field

Master's Degree

Tools

Technology Proficiency

Job description

24742BR

Senior Global Employment Specialist

Gatehouse Administration Center

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 the performance of complex and sensitive activities; manages large-scale and long-term human resources projects; coordinates grant-funded initiatives; and serves as a strategic resource for the regions, schools, and departmental staff, as well as 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

• Master's degree.
• 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.

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 007

Office

Talent Acquisition & Management

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Human Resources

Open
Until
Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.
Position

No