Talent Acquisition Manager

Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. We're seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee and lead the strategic recruiting efforts at our organization. The Talent Acquisition Manager will source the brightest talent across a variety of departments that include but are not limited to marketing, sales, account management, instructional design, technology, enrollment and student support.

Location and Work Schedule: This full-time position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and is based in Chicago, IL. Everspring operates on a hybrid model. You can find us in the office 2 days per week for in-person collaboration. However, flexibility will be required for the individual in this role as they will facilitate onsite interviews and new employee orientations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of recruitment activities from intake meetings with hiring managers, sourcing and screening candidates, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, hiring and onboarding new employees
• Present weekly recruitment updates to the leadership team
• Create an exceptional candidate experience both virtually and in person
• Measure and own key business metrics such as Time to Fill, retention of new hires, etc)
• Work with all hiring managers to drive clear and consistent messaging about our mission, vision, and values
• Position Everspring as a great place to work and design & execute branding strategy with the VP HR and our in-house marketing team
• Oversee all job board contracts, including but not limited to, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and conduct regular meetings with vendors to measure success of these resources
• Facilitate new employee orientation, in collaboration with the HR team
• Provide trainings and resources around interviewing techniques and best practices to hiring managers
• Support and collaborate with the HR team on various HR Projects as needed
• Examples include, employee engagement and diversity and inclusion efforts
• Build relationships with university campuses for opportunities for internship or entry-level roles
• Manage company career page and ATS Breezy HR
• As needed, manage relationships with third party recruitment agency
• Support HR department with company-wide events as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of corporate or higher education recruiting experience
• Experience owning full recruitment process for an organization, independently
• Comfortable with new technology including Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and HRIS
• Strong time management, organization, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills with an ability to influence others
• Superb negotiation skills

Preferred:

• PHR, SHRM or other certification related to talent management

About Everspring

Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, research-based instructional design services, and robust faculty support deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online. Everspring offers a range of full-service turnkey solutions, as well as standalone single service offerings, and innovative self-service products that enable universities to establish and maintain themselves as leaders in the digital delivery of education.

Based in Chicago, Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities. Built In Chicago has named us one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2021, 2022 and 2023. We were also certified as a Great Place To Work® in 2022 and 2023. We offer benefits that include hybrid work arrangement, health insurance, FSA, HSA, dental, short term and long term disability, 401k with an employer match, a generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure, paid parental leave program, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

EEO Note:

Everspring is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Everspring makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.