Talent Acquisition Manager

Momentum Academy; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary with pay equity

Merit pay opportunities

PTO and rollover

Disability insurance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Staff wellness budget

Free staff breakfast and lunch

Enrollment preference for staff kids

Descrizione del lavoro

Momentum Academy in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment strategy, build candidate pipelines, and oversee hiring processes across four campuses. The role focuses on strengthening staff development, onboarding, and performance management to sustain a high‑performing team.

The position is full‑time, exempt, and located on site with collaboration across district leadership. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in talent management or recruitment are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment, talent management, or related school work.
• Experience in a K-12 school, charter school network, or nonprofit preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract mission-aligned candidates.
• Build candidate pipelines and maintain a timely, consistent hiring process with managers.
• Partner with leaders to project staffing and prioritize hiring needs.
• Organize recruitment events and oversee substitute placements district-wide.
• Coordinate onboarding and stay/exit interviews to improve the staff experience.
• Maintain talent data dashboards and support succession planning.
• Present HR/talent metrics to leadership and support broader HR functions.

Conoscenze

Talent strategy

Recruitment & staffing

Employee engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in HR/education/organizational development/business/marketing/communications or related field

3+ years in recruitment, talent management, or related school work

K-12 school/ nonprofit experience preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent Acquisition Manager

About Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role Overview

The Talent Manager strengthens Momentum Academy’s ability to attract, develop, and retain exceptional staff. This role leads recruitment strategy, candidate pipelines, hiring processes, coordinates performance management tools and evaluation timelines, supports professional and leadership development, and advances succession and internal talent planning. Through staff engagement efforts, stay and exit interviews, and talent data and dashboards, this person identifies opportunities to improve the employee experience and build a strong, sustainable team.

Why Choose Momentum?

• Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
• Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
• Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
• Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
• Employer-paid short/long-term disability
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
• Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
• Research-based coaching & professional development
• Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
• Certification and continuing education assistance
• Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
• Free staff breakfast and lunch
• Enrollment preference for staff children

Essential Responsibilities

Recruitment and Staffing

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract talented, mission-aligned candidates to Momentum Academy.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines and manage a timely, consistent hiring process in partnership with hiring managers.
• Partner with school and regional leaders to develop staffing projections, anticipate vacancies, and prioritize hiring needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to organize and participate in recruitment events such as job fairs.
• Provide oversight for substitute placements and ensure district-wide coverage, with support from the HR Operations Manager.

Employee Relations and Development

• Support in the coordination of a welcoming new-hire experience, including orientation and onboarding that prepare staff for success.
• Coordinate performance management processes by tracking timelines, collecting evaluations, and maintaining records.
• Maintain evaluation timelines and tools, ensuring staff and managers understand expectations and complete each stage of the process.
• Lead staff engagement and retention efforts that strengthen belonging, recognize contributions, and respond to employee feedback.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities aligned with staff needs and organizational priorities.
• Support the Staff Events Committee in planning and coordinating meaningful events that celebrate staff, strengthen relationships, and build community.
• Lead team-building initiatives that promote collaboration, connection, and a sense of belonging across schools and departments.
• Gather staff feedback and partner with leaders to improve staff culture, engagement, and the overall employee experience.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve the staff experience.
• Lead 30-, 60-, and 90-day new-hire check-ins to assess onboarding, identify support needs, and coordinate follow-up with managers.

Strategic Collaboration, Talent Data and Project Management

• Maintain talent data and dashboards to inform recruitment, staffing, development, and retention decisions.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning and internal talent development to prepare staff for future opportunities.
• Work with district leadership to develop Talent strategies aligned with organizational goals and a positive work culture.
• Regularly prepare and present HR/Talent metrics for staff and leadership teams.
• Provide occasional support for broader HR functions in partnership with the HR Operations Manager and perform other duties as assigned to meet team and organizational needs.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, organizational development, business, marketing/communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience in recruitment, talent management, project management, employee engagement, or related school related work.
• Experience in a K-12 school, charter school network, or mission-driven nonprofit (preferred).
• Experience managing recruitment and hiring processes in partnership with hiring managers and/or supporting employee onboarding, performance management, or professional development.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to support staff and leaders through feedback and sensitive conversations.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to equitable hiring practices and Momentum Academy’s mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mission-driven, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional, personable, and skilled at building relationships and fostering teamwork.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, humility, and a hands-on approach to challenges.

Compensation

The annualized salary for this position begins at $61,239 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.

Schedule & Work Environment

This role is a full time, 12 month exempt position. This role is on the Regional Operations Team, collaborates closely with the HR Operations Manager and reports to the Managing Director of Strategy and Operations.