Associate Director, Talent Acquisition Operations

Skills
AdministrationAnalyticsBusiness InsightsComplex SystemsEmerging TechnologiesLogistics ManagementMicrosoft Surface
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • 5–7+ years of experience in HR operations talent operations workforce planning or program operations managing complex operational systems
  • Demonstrated experience executing workforce planning staffing allocation or talent operations within K-12 education or education-focused nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage large operational cycles and maintain high levels of accuracy across multiple systems and processes
  • Strong experience building operational dashboards reports or tracking systems that support leadership decision-making
  • Demonstrated proficiency with applicant tracking systems and experience configuring workflows stages templates and documentation standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present operational data and insights clearly to leadership
  • Experience using AI and technology tools to improve operational workflows and internal process efficiency
  • Ability to travel moderately including national travel for organizational retreats programming and professional development
  • Authorization to work for any employer in the United States

Nice to have

  • Precision
  • Speed
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Operational excellence
  • Detail oriented
  • Systems thinking
  • Collaborative

Day to day

  • Serve as the operational backbone of the recruiting function, ensuring hiring processes move smoothly from launch through offer acceptance
  • Coordinate complex interview scheduling across time zones, maintain accurate ATS documentation, and manage pre-hire compliance and contractor logistics
  • Track multiple moving pieces at once, spot bottlenecks early, improve workflows, and use AI and technology to increase recruiting efficiency

Hiring process

  • Apply online through the careers page
  • Questions may be emailed to talent@leadingeducators.org
  • People review all materials and make all hiring decisions