SY26-27 Talent Manager at Ingenuity Prep

<p>Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong><br>As a member of our Talent Team, you will play a critical role in attracting, hiring, and supporting a high-quality, mission-aligned team that drives student success. As a Talent Manager, you will help create a seamless and welcoming candidate experience from initial engagement and interview processes through onboarding while supporting key HR processes. In this role, you will:<br><br><strong>Drive Full-Cycle Recruitment for Non-Instructional Roles&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage full-cycle hiring for non-instructional roles (Operations &amp; Data, Talent, Student Support &amp; Wellness, Family &amp; Community Engagement, and Out of School Time) using Greenhouse</li> <li>Review applications across platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) and ensure accurate and timely uploads and tracking within Greenhouse</li> <li>Partner with hiring managers to align on candidate profiles, priorities, and hiring timelines</li> <li>Support interview scheduling, coordination, and overall process execution to ensure an efficient and high-quality hiring experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Build and Maintain Strong Talent Pipelines</strong></p> <ul> <li>Source and engage candidates for instructional, non-instructional, and leadership roles using multiple channels</li> <li>Proactively build pipelines for current and future openings, ensuring readiness for hiring needs throughout the year</li> <li>Maintain consistent candidate outreach and engagement to keep candidates warm and moving through the process</li> </ul> <p><strong>Deliver a Strong Candidate Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring clear communication, timely follow-up, and a positive experience throughout the hiring process</li> <li>Support candidate engagement efforts, including outreach, follow-ups, and conversion strategies</li> <li>Assist with Talent-led trainings and events, and support new staff onboarding. Ensure a smooth transition for new hires by managing communications, running background checks, collecting I-9s, and performing other onboarding tasks as decided by the HR Manager.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Maintain Recruitment Systems &amp; Data Integrity</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure accurate and up-to-date candidate data in Greenhouse, including application status, notes, and hiring outcomes</li> <li>Support data tracking and reporting efforts by maintaining clean and reliable recruitment data</li> <li>Assist in monitoring hiring progress and identifying gaps in pipelines or process efficiency</li> </ul> <p><strong>Support Talent Brand &amp; Outreach</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the Talent Team’s social media efforts, including content creation and posting to attract high-quality candidates</li> <li>Assist with outreach campaigns and initiatives that strengthen Ingenuity Prep’s employer brand</li> <li>Help represent Ingenuity Prep through candidate communication and engagement</li> </ul> <p><strong>Provide Human Resources Support&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure a smooth transition for new hires by managing communications, running background checks, collecting I-9s, and performing other onboarding tasks as decided by the HR Manager.</li> <li>Support mid-year hiring processes, including drafting offer letters and coordinating onboarding for new hires</li> <li>Assist with spring evaluation processes and offer letter preparation</li> <li>Maintain and audit employee data in ADP to ensure accuracy and compliance</li> <li>Collaborate with the HR Manager on SOP refinements, policy development, internal system audits, and handling routine employee inquiries.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR</strong><strong><br></strong>We are seeking talented professionals driven by outcomes, equity, and continuous improvement, and who have the discipline and urgency to build teams that enable every student to meet a high bar.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Achievement Orientation</strong>: You believe that strong talent and human resources practices are the foundation of student success and operate with a deep sense of ownership over hiring outcomes.</li> <li><strong>Demonstrated Commitment</strong>: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.</li> <li><strong>Mission Alignment</strong>: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.</li> <li><strong>Growth Mindset &amp; Professionalism</strong>: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT YOU BRING</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and/or candidate engagement; experience in a school setting or with educational hiring cycles is preferred</li> <li>Experience sourcing candidates across multiple channels and building talent pipelines</li> <li>Strong candidate communication skills, with the ability to engage and move candidates effectively through the hiring process</li> <li>Experience working with talent systems such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM); experience with ADP and Greenhouse is highly preferred</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple roles, priorities, and systems simultaneously</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>MORE ABOUT US</strong><strong><br></strong>Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation with up to <strong>7% annual salary growth</strong></li> <li><strong>401(k) IRA with 100% match</strong> up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option</li> <li><strong>100% employer-paid</strong> medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; <strong>50% spouse coverage</strong> for medical; <strong>50% employer-paid </strong>dental + vision</li> <li><strong>Paid parental leave </strong>for all staff, regardless of gender</li> <li>Ongoing wellness support with <strong>monthly Wellness Days</strong> + <strong>free mental health services</strong></li> <li><strong>MacBook Air</strong> provided for professional and personal use, 100% <strong>IP-paid cell phone </strong>plan (<em>keep your number!</em>), and <strong>tax-free</strong> commuter benefits</li> <li>Robust coaching and learning model with <strong>monthly PD and staff-led learning; </strong>dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds</li> </ul> <p>Salary Range: $78,539 - $98,084 (<em>commensurate with 1-10 years of experience</em>)</p> <p><em>Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.&nbsp; However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.</em></p>