Position Overview
The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead national recruiting efforts for education professionals while overseeing core HR operations that support employee lifecycle management. This role manages the internal talent acquisition team and ensures hiring, onboarding, and foundational HR processes are structured, compliant, and aligned with district timelines.
This position plays a critical role in strengthening recruiting performance while maintaining organized and efficient HR operations.
This is an in office leadership role based in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
Lead full-cycle recruitment for school-based clinicians and related service providers
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-demand education roles
Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline aligned with district hiring timelines
Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs based on contract volume and service expansion
Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and start-date alignment
Ensure credentialing, licensure, and district compliance requirements are satisfied prior to placement
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Specialists
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
Provide ongoing coaching and support to maintain consistent recruiting outcomes
Onboarding Oversight
Oversee onboarding processes including employment documentation and compliance
requirements
Ensure background checks, I-9 verification, and state-specific requirements are completed prior
to start dates
Maintain organized and audit-ready employee records
Manage basic employee lifecycle processes including offboarding documentation and file maintenance
Coordinate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate employee setup and transitions
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or team lead role
Proven success in both agency and/or in-house recruitment settings
Strong understanding of recruitment tech tools, ATS platforms, and resume screening technologies
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Business development or client acquisition experience is a strong plus
Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Opportunity to help shape a fast-growing recruiting operation
Collaborative, high-performance team environment
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)