Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement Amira's comprehensive recruitment strategy, encompassing workforce planning in collaboration with leadership through to the offer and acceptance stages.

• Create talent pipelines for challenging-to-fill positions in AI/ML engineering, speech and data science, learning science, and enterprise sales.

• Establish structured and equitable interview processes, which include role-specific scorecards, AI competency evaluation, interviewer training, and uniform assessment criteria.

• Manage the Predictive Index process and incorporate behavioral and cognitive assessment outcomes into hiring decisions and team development efforts.

• Enhance the employer brand and provide a swift, respectful, and transparent experience for candidates.

• Oversee the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), sourcing tools, recruitment budget, agency relationships, and job postings.

• Promote inclusive hiring practices and work to minimize biases.

• Develop and implement a retention strategy based on insights regarding employee stay and turnover.

• Conduct culture surveys, communicate findings, and collaborate with leaders on action plans.

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires and contractors throughout their initial 90 days.

• Collaborate with managers on career development, growth discussions, recognition efforts, and internal mobility.

• Identify potential flight risks and formulate plans for retention.

• Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, and cultural initiatives that impact retention.

• Design and manage recognition programs, and conduct stay and exit interviews.

• Oversee the lifecycle of contractors and freelancers, including agreements, onboarding, offboarding, classification, and roster accuracy.

• Organize and facilitate company off-sites and team events for a remote-first workforce.

• Implement employee development programs, manager training, workshops, and learning budgets.

• Monitor and report on key people metrics such as time to fill, offer acceptance rates, quality of hire, regretted attrition, and employee engagement.

• Analyze recruitment and engagement trends to recommend enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with EEO, pay transparency, and hiring regulations across all states where Amira recruits.

• Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with executives and hiring managers in Engineering, AI/Data Science, Product, Learning Science, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.

• Lead a small team of contracted recruiters and manage relationships with external vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in recruiting, talent acquisition, or people programs for Manager level; 7+ years for Senior Manager level.

• Proven experience in hiring for a growing technology organization, preferably in SaaS, AI, or edtech sectors.

• Track record of successfully recruiting technical talent (engineering, ML, data science) and go-to-market roles.

• Experience coordinating recruiters; direct management experience required for Senior Manager level.

• Proficient in using an ATS and conducting behavioral assessments such as the Predictive Index.

• Practical experience in executing engagement, recognition, onboarding, or retention initiatives.

• Background in conducting culture surveys, managing performance review cycles, organizing company offsites, and enhancing the employer brand on platforms like Glassdoor.

• Comfortable working with people data: able to generate reports, analyze trends, and convert data into actionable recommendations.

• Familiar with U.S. employment laws and multi-state compliance issues.

• Excellent communication skills with hiring managers and executives, along with strong organizational abilities across various searches and programs.

• Preferred: Experience in K-12 education, edtech, or within a mission-driven organization.

• Preferred: Background in recruiting bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates.

• Preferred: Knowledge of modern ATS and HRIS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Rippling).

• Preferred: Certification in Predictive Index, and SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or similar qualifications.

• A systems thinker with attention to detail; proactive in problem-solving; an effective communicator; a continuous learner; and customer-focused.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Stock option ownership opportunities.

• Competitive salary package.

• Engaging and innovative work environment.

• The chance to contribute to helping children globally realize their full potential.