# HR and Recruitment Specialist

> Remote VA · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-29

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Job Title:** HR & Recruitment Specialist (Faith-Based Schools)

### **Job Description:**

The HR & Recruitment Specialist will lead the strategic recruitment, evaluation, and placement of highly qualified Title I instructors within Jewish and Catholic educational institutions. This role requires a deep understanding of the values and traditions of faith-based schools and a keen ability to identify candidates who align with conservative and culturally appropriate environments. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the integrity of school culture matches while ensuring seamless hiring processes.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

### **Recruitment and Outreach**

-   Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract Title I instructors who align with Jewish, Catholic, and conservative educational values.
-   Manage job postings and recruitment pipelines across platforms such as Indeed and specialized faith-based job boards.
-   Actively source and engage candidates via direct outreach, assessing their fit with cultural and educational requirements.
-   Establish and nurture relationships with universities, job fairs, and networks that support nonprofit and faith-based education.

### **Candidate Evaluation & Interviewing**

-   Conduct initial interviews to assess teaching credentials, cultural alignment, and potential school placements.
-   Evaluate resumes and backgrounds to ensure candidates meet the standards of religious school environments.
-   Maintain detailed records of interview insights and candidate evaluations for leadership review.

### **Hiring & Onboarding**

-   Coordinate background checks, fingerprinting, and reference verification processes for incoming hires.
-   Collaborate with internal teams to finalize employment terms, including compensation and school assignments.
-   Submit candidate profiles for offer letter generation and onboarding documentation.
-   Apply cultural insight and professional judgment to ensure effective candidate-school matching based on teaching style and values.
-   Maintain consistent communication with school leadership to facilitate smooth onboarding and staff integration.

### **General Human Resources Support**

-   Address HR-related concerns, staffing challenges, and personnel issues as needed.
-   Participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and town halls to align recruitment efforts with institutional goals.
-   Assist in refining HR policies and cultural training programs to enhance candidate readiness and school satisfaction.

### **Qualifications:**

-   Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
-   Proven experience in recruitment, preferably in nonprofit or educational sectors.
-   Strong understanding of Jewish, Catholic, and conservative school values and hiring expectations.
-   Excellent networking and relationship-building skills within faith-based and nonprofit education communities.
-   Proficiency in managing applicant tracking systems, job boards, and HR tools.
-   Exceptional communication skills and discretion in cultural sensitivity.
-   Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage recruitment projects efficiently.

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