Talent Acquisition Manager
CurrentCollaborated with school leaders, teachers, staff, and key partners to identify top teaching talent in Greater New Orleans and nationwide, resulting in a 20% increase in qualified applicants within one recruitment cycle.Incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into the hiring process, ensuring fair and unbiased candidate evaluation and selection, leading to a more diverse pool of candidates and improved representation among hires.Conducted broad outreach efforts, including attending job fairs and recruitment events locally and nationally, posting jobs, managing advertisements, and supporting logistical planning of fairs and events, resulting in a 30% increase in applicant pool diversity.Trained hiring managers on the evolving hiring process of KIPP to ensure consistent implementation, resulting in streamlined procedures and increased efficiency in candidate evaluation and selection.Managed information and data in SmartRecruiter and LinkedIn Recruiter with speed and accuracy, ensuring efficient tracking and management of candidate information throughout the recruitment process.Utilized data-driven approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and made recommendations for improvements.Led weekly talent meetings with hiring managers to achieve regional hiring goals.Cultivated and inspired identified talent, both individuals and pipelines, by effectively communicating the mission, goals, and results of our schools.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the current educational landscape in New Orleans.Developed innovative strategies to attract teaching talent and establish connections with potential candidates and school leaders.Conducted broad outreach efforts, including attending job fairs and recruitment events locally and nationally, posting jobs, managing advertisements, and supporting logistical planning of fairs and events.