Talent Manager

Nimble; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with transparentpay

Merit pay opportunities

5+ weeks of breaks

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement benefits (PSRS-STL)

Professional development

Wellness spaces

Free staff meals

Staff children enrollment preference

Job summary

Momentum Academy is seeking a Talent Manager to lead recruitment strategy, build candidate pipelines, and oversee hiring processes across campuses. This role partners with school and regional leaders to forecast staffing needs and ensures a strong, diverse talent pool.

You will drive performance management initiatives and support leadership development to sustain a high-performing team. The position is full-time on-site within a 12-month exempt framework, offering comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, business, marketing/communications or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate performance management processes by tracking timelines, collecting evaluations, and maintaining records.
• Lead staff engagement and retention efforts that strengthen belonging, recognize contributions, and respond to employee feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, business, marketing/communications or related field

Job description

Talent 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.

Thrive At Momentum

Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.

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

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.

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.

The above job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Talent Manager role within Momentum Academy. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the organization's HR objectives and initiatives. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.