Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world‑renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York — seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission‑aligned Recruiter to join our Human Resources department.

The Recruiter will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Recruiter plays a critical role in driving full‑cycle recruitment efforts across HCZ and Promise Academy. This role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent while delivering a high‑quality, inclusive candidate experience. The Recruiter owns the recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing strategy through offer negotiation—while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, hiring timelines, and employer brand standards.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of progressive full‑cycle recruitment experience
• Experience working in a high‑volume or fast‑paced hiring environment
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS);
  Workable experience a plus

• A strategic partner who can influence and advise hiring managers while delivering effective hiring solutions
• Experienced in developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple channels
• Skilled at managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and relationship building skills
• Highly organized with strong time‑management and follow‑through
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• A proactive problem solver with a customer‑service mindset
• Adaptable, collaborative, and mission‑driven

Full‑Cycle Recruitment & Hiring Strategy

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for an assigned client group across Promise Academy
• Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with hiring managers and school leadership, partnering closely to define hiring needs, job descriptions, and candidate profiles
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high‑quality talent
• Advise hiring managers on market trends, candidate expectations, and hiring best practices
• Facilitate regular check‑in meetings with school leadership to track progress, address hiring challenges, and adjust strategies as needed

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Source candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment events
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for high‑volume and hard‑to‑fill roles, including engaging passive candidates and nurturing long‑term talent pools within the ATS
• Represent HCZ at hiring fairs, networking events, and school‑based recruitment initiatives to attract high‑quality, mission‑aligned candidates

Candidate Experience & Interview Process

• Screen and assess candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational values
• Guide candidates through the interview process, ensuring clear communication and a high‑quality, “white glove” experience
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to facilitate seamless interview logistics
• Prepare hiring teams with interview frameworks, rubrics, scorecards, and best practices

Offer Management & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with school leadership to draft, review, and finalize offer letters and secure necessary approvals prior to extending offers
• Lead offer processes, including compensation discussions, negotiations, and closing candidates
• Conduct reference checks in partnership with HR and ensure all…