Talent Acquisition Strategist

About the Role We are seeking a full-time strategic, innovative, and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Strategist to design and implement forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies that support our business objectives and long-term growth.

This role goes beyond traditional recruitment.

You will work closely with the companys CEO, management team, and center Directors to anticipate workforce needs, identify critical talent gaps, strengthen our employer brand, and develop proactive talent pipelines.

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, market intelligence, data analytics, and relationship management to attract high-quality talent and deliver a competitive advantage through people.

This is a people-first business, where a smart and savvy Talent Acquisition Strategist has the chance to thrive, take ownership of our hiring pipelines, and grow as a professional.

Grow Here.

Own Here.

Imagine Early Learning Centers isn't your typical early childhood employer.

We're 100% employee-owned, which means our teachers and staff have a real stake in our organization's future.

What does that mean for you? Build Your Financial Future: Eligible employees receive a financial stake in Imagine through a retirement benefit that requires no personal investment.

Share in Our Success: All staff are eligible for annual bonuses based on company profits.

Have a Voice: Educators elect an ownership representative who brings their perspectives and ideas directly to leadership meetings.

Make an Impact: Our Ownership Association has a dedicated fund that employee representatives can use to invest in improvements across Imagine.

We believe great child care starts with great educators.

That's why we're committed to investing in our teachers, supporting their growth, and giving them a voice in building a better Imagine.

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Key Responsibilities 1.

Talent Acquisition Strategy Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives and workforce plans.

Translate business priorities into effective recruitment plans, hiring timelines, and sourcing strategies.

Identify emerging talent needs and recommend proactive approaches to address future recruitment challenges.

Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment strategies to enhance hiring effectiveness.D 2.

Workforce Planning and Talent Intelligence Partner with business leaders to forecast recruitment needs and identify current and future skills gaps.

Conduct talent market research, competitor analysis, and salary benchmarking.

Provide insights into talent availability, industry trends, and effective sourcing channels.

Develop talent maps and pipelines for business-critical and hard-to-fill positions.

3.

Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment Design bespoke and data informed sourcing strategies to attract qualified, high-potential candidates at Imagine - that address needs as a company and at the center-specific level Build and maintain talent co...