Director of Talent Acquisition Strategy and Client Partnerships

Think Together • Santa Ana, CA

394d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Director of Talent Acquisition Strategy and Client Partnerships is a key leadership role at the California Schools Talent Collaborative (CSTC), responsible for overseeing the talent acquisition function to support the organization's mission of enhancing educational quality. This position focuses on strategic hiring efforts, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery to clients, while managing a recruitment team and budget to align talent acquisition goals with organizational growth and profitability metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume recruitment, preferably within the education or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, revenue growth, and profitability principles.
• Proven experience in managing KPIs, team metrics, and achieving performance goals.
• Experience in creating and managing departmental budgets.
• Exceptional client management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the education sector or nonprofit organizations.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with CSTC's mission and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the executive team to anticipate staffing needs and ensure alignment with organizational growth goals.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to optimize the recruitment of qualified candidates for school districts.
• Contribute to revenue growth and organizational profitability by driving efficient, cost-effective hiring processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand CSTC's client base and build lasting partnerships with school districts.
• Oversee high-volume recruitment efforts to meet the staffing demands of partner school districts.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure recruitment team effectiveness and goal attainment.
• Create and manage the CSTC talent acquisition department budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial stewardship.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school district clients, ensuring satisfaction with CSTC's staffing services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $140,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive work environment promoting employee satisfaction and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree