Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:15pm

Salary
$52,000-$72,000

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition plays a key role in attracting, sourcing, and selecting mission-aligned talent to support Foundation Academies’ strategic goals. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for instructional and non-instructional roles, supporting hiring managers, optimizing recruitment systems, and contributing to the organization's broader talent strategy. The Senior Associate ensures high-quality candidate experiences, operational efficiency, and the recruitment of a diverse, equity-centered talent pipeline.

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short- or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 20 paid vacation days with (5) roll-over days
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for a portfolio of Ll roles across K–12 campuses and the Home Office, with a goal of filling positions within 3–4 months of opening.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to hiring managers, guiding them through effective recruitment and selection practices.
• Execute high-volume outreach and sourcing strategies to attract diverse, mission-aligned candidates using multiple platforms, networks, and events.
• Manage and optimize workflows in Greenhouse (applicant tracking system) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent candidate and hiring team experiences.
• Support job description creation and posting, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and ensure a consistent and equitable process across all roles.
• Maintain real-time, high-quality candidate data and recruitment dashboards.
• Track and report on key metrics including candidate pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring conversion rates to inform ongoing strategy.
• Partner with the Talent team to build and maintain process documentation and tools that support operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute talent campaigns that promote Foundation Academies as an employer of choice.
• Stay current on recruitment trends, DEI best practices, and technological innovations to strengthen Foundation Academies’ recruitment brand and outcomes.
• Support talent branding efforts, including the development of messaging, content, and candidate-facing materials that highlight our mission and culture.

What do we require from you?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR; preferably in a K–12, nonprofit, or mission-driven setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment processes from sourcing to offer.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Comfort with data tracking, systems navigation, and digital tools (e.g., applicant tracking systems, Google Suite).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in recruitment practices.

Preferred

• Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in a school-based or education-related setting.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships across an organization.
• Familiarity with marketing and outreach strategies for hard-to-fill roles.

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K–12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learning, and in