Fast Facts

Elevo Learning is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to lead their recruitment strategy and enhance operational efficiency in hiring across California. This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to attract and retain top talent in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include leading a recruitment team, managing high-volume hiring processes, optimizing applicant tracking systems, and developing sourcing strategies to meet organizational objectives.

Skills: Candidates should possess 6+ years of talent acquisition experience, strong leadership abilities, and expertise in recruitment technologies, along with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a strategic mindset, experience in high-volume environments, and a deep understanding of education sector roles.

Location: The position is based in California and allows for 80% remote work with some required in-person attendance.

Compensation: $140000 - $175000 / Annually

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition 

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (80% WFH, 20% in-person)

Location: California (must be California-based)

Pay: $140,000 - $175,000

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental & Vision
• No Cost, Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Plan (Employer Match)
• Generous PTO

ABOUT US

Elevo’s mission is to transform the well-being of students so they look forward to coming to school. Our WASC-accredited curriculum engages students and fosters social-emotional learning through fun, physically active games, sports, and enrichment activities focused on arts, humanities, and STEM. The services we provide include the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, Before & After School Programs, Summer & Intersession Programs, and so much more. Our programs offer opportunities to learn, move, and thrive together beyond classroom walls while developing essential life skills. We continue to build our capacity as we expand our programs to more districts.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, you will lead the development and execution of Elevo Learning’s talent acquisition strategy to attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent across California. This role is critical not only to ensuring the successful implementation of our K-8 programs in partnership with school districts but also to driving operational efficiency and scalability within the talent function. You will oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, build high-performing talent pipelines, and develop innovative sourcing strategies that align with both immediate staffing needs and long-term organizational growth.

In this leadership role, you will report to and collaborate closely with the Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition and departmental heads to identify hiring needs, streamline processes, and optimize operational workflows to enhance overall talent acquisition performance. You will implement data-driven decision-making practices to monitor key metrics, refine recruitment strategies, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Given the high-volume nature of our hiring needs and the need to meet short timelines, you will excel at balancing operational strategy with execution, delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing recruitment team to ensure the successful execution of talent acquisition goals.
• Build and refine strong operational processes within the talent acquisition team to ensure scalability, consistency, and efficiency.
• Oversee all open requisitions while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates to meet high-volume hiring demands.
• Utilize and optimize the applicant tracking systems to track, assess, and manage candidates efficiently.
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs, develop job specifications, and align hiring strategies with organizational objectives.
• Build strong relationships with department leaders across operations, sales, and field teams to understand talent requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Guide hiring managers through the selection process to ensure quality hires, often within tight timelines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, industry networks, and talent pools to expand sourcing capabilities.
• Partner with marketing leadership to develop and implement innovative sourcing and recruitment strategies using social media, industry events, and referral programs.
• Ensure compliance with all hiring regulations and uphold best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing Elevo Learning with professionalism and delivering an outstanding first impression to all candidates.
• Continuously analyze recruitment data and KPIs to assess performance, optimize processes, and enhance candidate experiences.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or sourcing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing high-volume hiring processes with short timelines while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Strong expertise in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to build and lead a results-driven team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational growth and expansion.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with candidates, management, and external partners.

ABOUT YOU

• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex challenges.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with a proven ability to develop and inspire a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance high-volume hiring needs and short timelines.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Deep understanding of various roles within education, sales, and operations, and the ability to assess candidate fit effectively.
• Passion for Elevo Learning’s mission to empower youth through enrichment programs that build essential life skills.

This position's target annual base pay range is $140,000 - $175,000. Final pay determinations may depend on various factors, including but not limited to experience level, education, geographical location, knowledge, and skills. Elevo also offers a full range of health insurance benefits, 401(k) company match, and paid time off benefits. Elevo is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Elevo is an e-verify employer. Read Elevo's Privacy Policy HERE.