Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Organization

Babilou Family US is part of a global network dedicated to early childhood education through various schools, including First Chapters, Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks. Their educational philosophy, Sustainable Education®, integrates research into daily practice to foster children’s development and create a lifelong learning foundation. Rooted in values of Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition (HONOR), the organization fosters an inclusive, empowering environment for educators, children, and families.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is vital in managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and new hires that promotes employee engagement. This role collaborates closely with hiring managers and school administrators to address staffing needs and attract top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers and school leaders to anticipate staffing requirements, provide expert consultation, and align recruitment efforts.
• Enhance employer branding via recruitment marketing and community outreach initiatives.
• Actively source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, events, community partnerships, and networking.
• Create, update, and oversee job requisitions across online recruitment platforms.
• Manage the candidate journey from application through the first 90 days of employment, fostering engagement and confidence.
• Conduct phone screenings and assessments to evaluate qualifications, cultural compatibility, and readiness to hire.
• Coordinate and prepare candidates for interviews, ensuring a professional and efficient hiring process.
• Deliver an engaging onboarding experience that supports retention.
• Independently manage requisitions, prioritize workload, and oversee multi-step hiring and onboarding processes.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate ATS records, providing regular pipeline and performance reports.
• Analyze talent pipeline metrics and generate insights to inform hiring strategies.
• Evaluate recruitment advertising ROI and recommend adjustments to budget or tactics accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in recruiting, preferably in early childhood education or other high-volume fields.
• Understanding of employment laws, hiring compliance, and effective full-cycle talent sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional phone demeanor.
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Lever ATS preferred.
• Experience with digital recruitment marketing tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads, and Glassdoor.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Full-time position with a hybrid work schedule requiring three onsite days per week in Lawrence, MA.
• Potential for occasional evening or weekend commitments to support recruiting events and candidate needs.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and perform desk-based computer work.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 30 pounds.
• Expected to travel locally or nationally up to 15% of the time.

Employee Benefits

• Up to 75% discount on child’s tuition with tax-favorable options.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one; additional benefits such as pet insurance available.
• Access to First Stop Health for 24/7 virtual doctor consultations.
• 401(k) retirement plan with potential employer contributions, eligibility starting at 21 years old after 60 days of employment.
• Opportunities for salary increases based on performance, certifications, and educational achievements.
• Career growth support including coaching and dedicated child-focused conferences.
• Employee referral incentives.

Additional Information

Babilou Family US operates 42 early education centers across New England, serving children ages 0-5, supported by nearly 900 educators and thousands of families. The organization actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion to enrich its community and workplace culture.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used during the hiring process for application review and analysis, but final recruitment decisions are made by human evaluators. Inquiries regarding data processing can be directed to the employer.

Compensation

The annual salary for this role ranges from $55,000 to $68,000 with additional bonus opportunities.