Recruitment Manager

Job Title: Recruitment Manager

Reports To: Certified Personnel Manager

Qualifications: 

• Degree in education, business, human resource administration, or a related field;
• 3 years experience in recruiting and training professional employees. (A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to develop recruitment strategy, utilize effective selection methods, and develop programs for employee retention may be substituted for education.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of employment law in the areas of screening and selection of employees.
• Ability to identify new recruitment sources and non-traditional pathways to increase certified hires.
• Ability to load/unload, transport, and set up recruitment materials and displays.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to interact effectively with candidates and employees, from leadership to entry-level.
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel 25% or more of the time, depending on the time of year.  Evening and weekend work is required.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and automated application software systems.

Essential Functions: 

• Identify and utilize recruitment sources;
• In partnership with the Communications department, develop recruitment materials to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions and to present a positive image of Topeka Public Schools as an employer;
• Establish relationships with universities, colleges, professional associations, and employment centers for access to candidates for District vacancies;
• Screen applications to identify high potential candidates;
• Conduct interviews and provide feedback on potential candidates to district administrators;
• Organize, communicate, and manage recruitment events;
• Conduct background and reference checks;
• Organize and deliver orientation training for new employees.
• Support certified employees with training and professional development.

Physical/Emotional Requirements: 

• The incumbent may be required to use the following requirements during any part of the working day.
• Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.

Licensure Considerations:

• Current Kansas State Department of Education Building Leadership license is preferred.
• Currently holds or obtains a Human Resources certification from the Society of Human Resources Management or Human Resource Certification Institute within five years.

 Terms of Employment: 

• 12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education dependent on level of education and experience.

 Disclaimer: 

The performance responsibilities of this position are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or direct supervisor, or his/her designee.