Recruiter
SM Staffing - Lakewood, NJ
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Position Overview The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead national recruiting efforts for education professionals while overseeing core HR operations that support employee lifecycle management. This role manages the internal talent acquisition team and ensures hiring, onboarding, and foundational HR processes are structured, compliant, and aligned with district timelines. This position plays a critical role in strengthening recruiting performance while maintaining organized and efficient HR operations. This is an in office leadership role based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition • Lead full-cycle recruitment for school-based clinicians and related service providers • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-demand education roles • Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline aligned with district hiring timelines • Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs based on contract volume and service expansion • Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and start-date alignment • Ensure credentialing, licensure, and district compliance requirements are satisfied prior to placement Team Leadership • Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Specialists • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards • Provide ongoing coaching and support to maintain consistent recruiting outcomes Onboarding Oversight • Oversee onboarding processes including employment documentation and compliance requirements • Ensure background checks, I-9 verification, and state-specific requirements are completed prior to start dates • Maintain organized and audit-ready employee records • Manage basic employee lifecycle processes including offboarding documentation and file maintenance • Coordinate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate employee setup and transitions Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or team lead role • Proven success in both agency and/or in-house recruitment settings • Strong understanding of recruitment tech tools, ATS platforms, and resume screening technologies • Exceptional organizational and communication skills • Business development or client acquisition experience is a strong plus • Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment What We Offer • Competitive salary • Opportunity to help shape a fast-growing recruiting operation • Collaborative, high-performance team environment • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Created: 2026-03-10