Talent Manager, Brooklyn, New York 

In-Person Work Required 

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. 

WHO WE ARE 

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers.  As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE 

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Explore Schools is seeking an eager and confident professional to serve as a Talent Manager on the network Talent/HR team.  Reporting to the Managing Director of Talent, the Talent Manager will be responsible for general HR administration, recruitment support, and supporting new initiatives of the team.  The ideal candidate has at least three years of talent experience within the education sector, outstanding interpersonal skills, a genuine enthusiasm for systems creation, and, most important, a passion for mission-driven work in partnership and service of our school communities. 

Additionally, you possess the following qualities: 

You are willing to engage in identity work necessary to heighten your own awareness and improve your capacity to view talent work through an anti-white supremacy lens 

You operate with professional integrity 

You are flexible and able to switch between priorities and meet a diverse set of expectations and workstreams in support of your team’s goals 

You exercise a growth mindset when thinking about your own work and others 

You recover from mistakes or misses through reflection, ownership, and collaboration 

You are able to create and maintain systems that enhance team efficiency 

You have a familiarity with the basic tenets and laws of HR and are a deft researcher 

You are handy with Microsoft Excel, calendar programs, databases, and are generally a quick study with new technology 

You are always mindful of improvements in service of our core customer – our school communities 

Bachelor’s degree required 

Some teaching experience or work in schools preferred but not required 

3+ years of Talent experience, to include Human Resources and/or Recruitment 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The Talent Manager will work collaboratively with other Talent Team members and with leadership and staff across Explore Schools to provide an exceptional experience for candidates and employees throughout the employee life cycle. You will help to identify, attract, and retain diverse, high-quality candidates for our schools and network. Additionally, you are/possess the following: 

Strategy  

Support the creation of a long-term strategy to support the candidate and employee experience 

Advise on best practices to achieve excellent results while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal employment law. 

Selection 

Continue to evaluate and adopt hiring practices that stamp equity, cultural competence, and equity as key priorities for the organization 

Support hiring managers by coordinating a smooth, tailored recruitment process from identification of qualified applicants through all steps leading to a hiring decision 

Build authentic partnerships with hiring managers and selection committee members to ensure alignment of the recruitment process with requirements of the role 

Outreach 

Work with the Director of Talent Acquisition to develop innovative strategies for researching and cultivating a diverse pool of candidates 

Build the brand of Explore Schools by creating and strategically sharing marketing materials 

Design and manage targeted outreach strategies with the goal of finding great staff across instruction, culture, leadership, and operations 

Plan and attend local, regional career fairs, and virtual career fairs in addition to other recruitment-related events 

Conduct prospective partner organization research 

Data and Project Management 

Support team initiatives and execution on team’s strategic priorities 

Execute and support data tracking, reporting, and analysis 

Proactively research and learn best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the talent space 

Support with team operations and logistics including management of trackers, data tools, and knowledge management systems 

Administration 

Oversee and execute the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a quality introduction to the organization and increase retention 

Oversee and execute the offboarding processing for transitioning staff members to better understand our attrition data and make recommendations for improvements  

Manage day-to-day employee requests such as Verifications of Employment  

Support with semi-monthly payroll and other compensation requests 

Provide general support to the Managing Director of Talent and the Talent Directors, and engage on select projects with increasing responsibility at their request 

BENEFITS AND PERKS 

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more. Additionally, you can expect: 

Comprehensive benefits package including three health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and visión insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and transit. 

Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities 

Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment 

Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning 

Our school-based staff also receive: 

Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals 

Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition 

Our ESI Staff also have the opportunity to seek out and attend professional development, have a supervisor committed to their growth and development, and are eligible to apply to our staff scholarship program. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more.   

The salary range for the incoming Talent Manager is $65,000 to $80,000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting. 

Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity.  

Because we value staff members staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges and this is the range for incoming staff members only.  

This is base salary and does not include additional compensation opportunities, such as signing bonuses, additional time worked pay, stipends, leadership opportunities, and additional pay for specialized certifications and advanced degrees. 

Additionally, you can expect: 

A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, employer paid disability and life insurance, parental leave benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses, employee assistance program (EAP), childcare assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and more! 

Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities 

Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment 

Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning 

Hybrid work schedule; work in-person 2 days per week, with the flexibility to work from a location of your choice for the remaining 3 days 

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position: 

In-person work is required. 

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. 

The standard work week is 45 hours, though at times you may work more. 

This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let know immediately. 

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