Talent Acquisition Specialist – The Learning Lamp

Who We Are

We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp works to provide children in the Allegheny Mountains region of Pennsylvania with access to high quality educational opportunities without a high price tag. We are a trusted organization that serves nearly 30,000 youth and adults from yearly from more than 50 school districts and nearly 70 private schools and community organizations across 19 Pennsylvania counties. Our mission is to engage all children in the support they need to succeed.

We are looking for a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist who will work in a positive, mission-driven environment. This position reports to the Human Resources Director and works collaboratively with other leaders in the organization and region to ensure a strong talent base.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting, staffing and talent acquisition strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the success of the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process. Collaborate with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job postings and hiring criteria. Schedule and complete interviews. Offer employment to qualified candidates and pass along new hire information to Onboarding Specialists. Post jobs to appropriate job boards. Assist with developing annual recruiting and hiring plan. Compile and send weekly hiring updates to all departments. Provide support to the Director of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer as needed.

You’d be great for this role if you:

Support and are passionate about providing children with education opportunities. Enjoy working with diverse groups of people. Pride yourself in your organized and timely project management skills. Possess innovative and creative ideas to implement with a team. Strive to make an impact.

 

What are the hours like?

Full-time positions are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Schedules are flexible. Apply today to discuss if there’s a schedule that can work for you!

What do we offer?

A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth. Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities. Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more! Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW) Preschool – School Age: $9 per day 50% Off Before and After Care 50% Off Tutoring Services Pay for this position is $12-15 per hour. Our Full-Time positions also include: Benefits, including PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment) Health Dental Vision Life Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Retirement savings (403(b)) 529 Savings Plan Tuition reimbursement