Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.
We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!
You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country. We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
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Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
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Creative problem solving
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A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
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A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.
Position Summary: The Director of Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent for the five charter schools and central office that are a part of Belmont Charter Network. This position will lead the recruitment function, driving the company’s efforts to attract top talent across all levels of the organization. The Director of Recruitment will work closely with senior leadership to create and implement recruiting strategies that are aligned with the company’s goals and objectives. This is a 12 month position that is supervised by the Managing Director, Human Relations.
Core Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy Development:
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Collaborate closely with school and network leaders to understand staffing needs and align recruitment strategies with network goals.
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Develop innovative recruitment campaigns and strategies to attract mission and values-aligned high-quality teachers, administrators, and support staff.
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Utilize diverse recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and educational partnerships.
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Manage, create, and improve recruitment processes and procedures including the employee referral process.
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Track recruitment data, metrics, and KPIs; reflect on data sources to inform recruitment strategy
Strategic Planning:
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Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment & retention strategies to meet the organization’s staffing needs.
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Collaborate with senior management to forecast hiring needs and plan recruitment strategies accordingly.
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Analyze workforce trends and make data-driven decisions to improve the recruitment process.
Talent Acquisition:
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Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
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Utilize various recruitment channels and innovative sourcing techniques to attract top talent.
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Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
Reporting and Analytics:
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Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
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Prepare regular reports for senior management on recruitment activities and outcomes.
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Use data analytics to identify trends and make recommendations for process improvements.
Compliance:
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in recruitment.
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Implement and manage recruitment policies and procedures.
Team Supervision and Performance Management:
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Provide guidance and oversight of the Recruitment team, ensuring effective execution of recruitment strategies.
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Annual performance evaluation management
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Collaborate with the Recruitment team to assign tasks, set goals, and monitor progress.
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Mentor and support the Recruitment team in cultivating candidate relationships and managing partnerships.
Additional responsibilities:
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Support the values of the network by committing to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in hiring practices
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Collaborate with Human Resources department on various recruitment and retention initiatives including orientation and onboarding
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Perform all duties within the parameters of federal, state, local laws and regulations and BCN policies and procedures.
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills and Abilities:
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Curious, self-reflective and open to both providing and receiving feedback, with the ambition to shape development opportunities for those around you;
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Superior verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
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Strong presentation and leadership skills.
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
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Ability to design and implement full-cycle performance management programs.
