Frontline Applicant Tracking - New London Public Schools

Openings as of 3/24/2025

Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist

JobID: 3467

Position Type:
  Central Office Support/Talent Acquisition and Engagement Coordinator


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  03/21/2025


  

JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Job Title: Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Location: The Office of Talent & Human Resources
Reports To:    Executive Director of Talent and Human Resources
 
Terms of Employment: 12-month unaffiliated position. Other terms are set by the Board of Education in accordance with the New London Public Schools Unaffiliated Staff Manual.

OVERVIEW:
New London Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, hands-on, creative, self-motivated Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist to join our Talent and Human Resources team. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Talent and Human Resources this role will focus on employee culture, engagement, belonging and inclusion. The Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist role plays an essential role in ensuring the acquisition, engagement, and retention of high-quality talent. This fast-paced position requires experience in talent sourcing and engagement, and a commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture.
 
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This description of Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned or adjusted by the Superintendent of Schools according to varying needs.
 
1. Talent Sourcing and Forecasting:
   1. Utilize diverse channels to source candidates. (Job Boards, Social Media, CTReap, professional networks)
   2. Anticipate staffing needs and work with hiring managers to fill positions effectively.
   3. Creates relationships and engages higher education institutes and community partners to build pipelines of candidates.
2.  Recruitment Process Management:
   1. Administer the entire recruitment process, including screening resumes and coordinating/supporting interview committees as needed.
   2. Build and maintain relationships with applicants and past employees.
   3. Stay updated on talent acquisition trends to continuously improve processes.
   4. Develop and implement strategies to ensure retention of staff, to include effective onboarding and support of new hires.
3. HR Platform Administration:
   1. Administer HR platforms and serve as the administrator for Frontline Recruiting & Hiring applicant tracking system.
   2. Engage with employees throughout their full employee cycle, including administering surveys and conducting exit interviews. (Stay surveys, touch points, climate surveys)
4. Employee Relations and Engagement:
   1. Career counseling - supporting employees seeking growth opportunities.
   2. Coordinate job fairs, hiring events, and represent the organization at recruiting events.
   3. Emphasize cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all aspects of talent engagement.
   4. Support and monitor the Increasing Educator Diversity Plan goals and objectives.
   5. Support the preparation of the monthly board reports and departmental goals and the annual district improvement plan.
   6. Coordinates the HR and Talent management survey and touch points with employees, employing this data to drive improvement to support retention and recruitment.
5. Collaboration and Participation:
   1. Participate in district-wide committees and initiatives as well as special projects.
   2. Collaborate with departments on job standards, analysis and description creation.
   3. Provide input on departmental reorganizations and employment-related changes.
   4. Acts as liaison between temporary agencies and departmental leaders and building administrators.
   5. Collaborates with District Welcome Center and Family Engagement staff to monitor employment interest to build volunteer pool and employment pipelines.
   6. Collaborates with Adult Education to build school support staff positions pipelines.
6. Educator Certification Compliance:
   1. Lead efforts to ensure educator certification compliance within the district.
   2. Collaborate with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to monitor certifications and ensure adherence to state regulations.
   3. Maintain accurate records of educator certifications and facilitate necessary renewals or updates.
7. Educator and Employee Compliance Tracking:
   1. Monitor and track teacher tenure status within the district.
   2. Monitor and track TEAM Program status and completion working collaboratively with the curriculum and instruction team.
   3. Monitor and track ParaPro completion to increase the pipeline for paraeducators within the district.
   4. Collaborates with the HR Assistant to ensure compliance of mandatory trainings.
8. Personnel Policy Compliance:
   1. Support personnel policy compliance initiatives within the district.
   2. Assist in the interpretation and implementation of personnel policies to ensure consistency and fairness/equity in all HR practices.
   3. Collaborates with the HR Assistant to ensure labor law posting compliance.
9. Serve as an "ambassador" of the district as a representative of its Talent and Human Resources Department in all aspects of the work.
10. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Talent and Human Resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
EDUCATION
 
• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilinugual preferred
• SHRM or HR Certification preferred.
 
EXPERIENCE
 
• Previous work experience with an educational organization preferred.
• Experience with recruitment and databases, HRIS, ATS, and candidate sourcing tools.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual required. Written and verbal fluency in Spanish.
• General knowledge of employment law and practices.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to develop creative talent acquisition strategies.
• Ability to balance competing demands, multitask and prioritize workload in a high-volume HR department.
• Must be willing to travel. (Travel throughout Connecticut and surrounding states required)
Performance Evaluation: Annually by the Executive Director of Talent and Human Resources.
 




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