Talent Director jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

We are hiring a Recruiter who will be able to identify and attract a qualified talent pool to fill staffing needs of the district on a local and national scale. This role requires a strategic and proactive approach to recruitment, leveraging a variety of sourcing methods and building strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. The recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the district. This position leads a healthy workforce culture focused on creating an environment where each student achieves his/her highest personal potential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Four (4) years of national recruitment experience
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Prior sourcing experience utilizing platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Fort Myers, FL and attend out of town and outside of business hours events

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP or SCP

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand current and future staffing needs.
• Utilize a variety of job posting and sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media, professional networks, job fairs, conferences, and direct sourcing, to attract diverse and high-quality candidates.
• Maintain all external job boards with an accurate representation of current vacancies
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, salary benchmarks and competitor practices.
• Identify and present additional recruiting resources
• Review resumes and assess candidates against job requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, department heads, Principals, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure alignment of staffing needs in the field.
• Promote District incentives to attract external talent (Example: relocation, critical need roles…)
• Develop creative methods to target and attract candidates outside of the education industry (career changers)
• Provide regular follow-up with prior applicants and candidates both from job boards and recruitment events
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Daily communication with candidates across multiple platforms to assist with acquiring required qualifications, matching with current or future opportunities and additional guidance through the application process.
• Use PeopleSoft to track applicant data and update recruiting metrics
• Contribute to the development of an attractive employer brand through various channels, highlighting the district’s values and culture.
• Represent the district at recruitment events, job fairs, industry events and conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and make data driven improvements.
• Provide regular reports to management on recruitment progress, challenges, and successes.

Your Perks:

• Employee insurance programs
• Retirement programs
• Employee benefits & wellness programs
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts available
• Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)
• Free Professional development
• Paid sick time and holidays
• Southwest Florida weather
• Compensation starting at $63,523 annually

About Lee County:

The School District of Lee County is the ninth-largest district in Florida and the 32nd-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 90,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000 full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.

*Source: National Center for Education Statistics