Talent Manager: Recruitment, Development & Engagement

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

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