Role Description We're looking for a relationship-driven, highly organized Talent Acquisition Partner to help us build great teams. In this role, you’ll take the lead on full-cycle recruiting across our schools and support center, partnering closely with leaders to understand hiring needs, develop strong candidate pipelines, and deliver an exceptional experience from first conversation to offer. This position is remote and may be performed from any state in which The Gardner School operates, with occasional travel required for team meetings, hiring events, training, and school support activities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Education, or related field preferred - 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, hiring, school leadership, or related operational experience preferred - Experience in high-volume, service-based, education, or multi-site environments preferred - Experience recruiting for early childhood education teachers, school staff, or education-based roles strongly preferred - Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and candidate assessment skills - Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, Workday, or other recruiting and HR systems preferred - Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment Requirements - Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support - Partner with school and operational leaders to understand staffing needs, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles - Conduct phone screens and assess candidate qualifications, alignment, and overall fit - Build and maintain candidate pipelines through sourcing, networking, referrals, hiring events, and community partnerships - Maintain timely communication with candidates and leaders throughout the hiring process to support a positive experience - Support recruitment marketing initiatives, hiring events, and sourcing strategies to strengthen applicant flow - Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate information within Workday and related systems - Follow recruiting processes, workflows, and hiring practices aligned with company expectations and employment laws - Track recruiting activity and hiring progress to support operational visibility and staffing needs - Contribute ideas to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency - Support onboarding coordination, seasonal hiring initiatives, and other recruiting-related projects as needed Benefits - Competitive Pay: The salary range for this position is $52,000-$78,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. - Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Primarily works remotely from a home office environment. - Requires a reliable internet connection and the ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace. - Frequent interaction with prospective families, school leaders, and support staff through phone, email, video conferencing, and other communication platforms. - Occasional travel to school locations, enrollment events, training sessions, and team meetings. - Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support business needs and enrollment events. - Ability to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods. - Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video conference, email, and in person. - Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology. - Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. - Ability to travel periodically within The Gardner School's operating markets. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Equal Employment Opportunity The Gardner School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.