Assistant Director of Talent Management
Allentown School District, Wennersville, PA, United States
Overview
Assistant Director of Talent Management
Salary: $103,413-$144,778
Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Summary
The Assistant Director of Talent Management oversees districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing operations while supervising Human Capital Managers to ensure consistent, efficient, and customer-focused talent practices. The role partners with school and department leaders to identify staffing needs, maintain accurate personnel data, ensure compliance with policies and contracts, and support strategic initiatives in recruitment, retention, and process improvement. Additionally, the position provides leadership, guidance, and operational support within the Office of Talent Management and assists the Executive Director of Human Resources with department planning and board-related personnel actions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field (Master\'s Degree preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Talent Management experience, including recruitment, staffing, and employee onboarding.
Prior supervisory experience is required.
A minimum of three (3) years\' experience working within an employment field relevant to this position\'s oversight responsibilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and remain composed under pressure.
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop staffing recommendations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Must possess an exemplary work record and criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
Must possess the ability to present information clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software and Google applications for email, document creation, storage, sharing, and accessing work-related information via the internet.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended as examples of the types of responsibilities this position will include. The omission of specific duties does not preclude them if they are similar or related to the role.
Leadership & Supervision
Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of Human Capital Managers, including assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, providing formal and informal evaluations, and making recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and continued employment.
Provides coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ensures consistency in staffing practices across all schools and departments, including screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, separations, and employee movements.
Exercises independent judgment in resolving personnel and operational issues related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing processes.
Supports the development, documentation, and communication of standard operating procedures for talent management functions.
Assists the Chief of Talent Management and Executive Director of Human Resources in ensuring all department daily operations run smoothly.
Recruitment & Staffing Oversight
Directs and oversees the districtwide recruitment, selection, hiring, and assignment of all personnel, ensuring alignment with district priorities, contractual requirements, and staffing allocations.
Monitors and supports the Human Capital Managers\' work related to:
Attending recruitment activities.
Application screening, selection, and prioritization for interviews.
Making official job offers to selected, approved candidates.
Collaborates with school and department leaders to identify staffing needs and position changes; ensures job descriptions are accurate and current.
Ensures all hiring and onboarding processes comply with collective bargaining agreements, board policy, and applicable employment laws.
Supervises the management of vacancy lists, staffing dashboards, and applicant tracking systems to ensure accuracy and real-time updates.
Manages and directs the system for the recruitment, selection, employment, and assignment of all District personnel.
Prepares District recruitment materials for all employee classifications.
Human Capital Operations
Maintains and oversees confidential personnel data related to hiring, transfers, separations, non-renewals, and employee status changes.
Ensures compliance with contractual obligations, including timelines and procedures related to staffing, non-renewals, reductions, and employee movement.
Coordinates annual staffing processes such as class size monitoring, annual posting, non-renewals, staffing allocations, and salary adjustments.
Oversees the process for annual salary changes of staff per employee contracts and board approved increases.
Ensures staffing data is accurate for payroll, benefits, board approval, and Talent Management reporting purposes.
Collaborates with the Finance Office, Payroll, and Talent Management Leadership to ensure alignment of employee information and timelines.
Serves as custodian of records for all applicant and employee documents, materials, and other information, ensuring records management procedures meet all legal requirements and implementing safeguards to protect privacy.
Strategic Talent Management
Supports the development of recruitment strategies, diversity hiring initiatives, and continuous improvement practices within the Office of Talent Management.
Analyzes workforce data, staffing trends, and organizational needs to develop and recommend strategic staffing plans and resource allocations.
Assists with the creation and implementation of talent pipelines, retention strategies, and onboarding enhancements.
Contributes to the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and systems related to recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Oversees special staffing projects and participates in negotiations or discussions related to staffing processes.
Customer Service & Communication
Ensures timely communication with hiring administrators, applicants, and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
Serves as a point of escalation when staffing challenges arise and provides problem-solving support to Human Capital Managers and departments.
Promotes a positive, service-oriented approach to talent management interactions.
Assists the Executive Director of Human Resources with departmental planning and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of the personnel report for School Board meetings.
Other Duties
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
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Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Summary
The Assistant Director of Talent Management oversees districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing operations while supervising Human Capital Managers to ensure consistent, efficient, and customer-focused talent practices. The role partners with school and department leaders to identify staffing needs, maintain accurate personnel data, ensure compliance with policies and contracts, and support strategic initiatives in recruitment, retention, and process improvement. Additionally, the position provides leadership, guidance, and operational support within the Office of Talent Management and assists the Executive Director of Human Resources with department planning and board-related personnel actions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field (Master\'s Degree preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Talent Management experience, including recruitment, staffing, and employee onboarding.
Prior supervisory experience is required.
A minimum of three (3) years\' experience working within an employment field relevant to this position\'s oversight responsibilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and remain composed under pressure.
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop staffing recommendations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Must possess an exemplary work record and criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
Must possess the ability to present information clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software and Google applications for email, document creation, storage, sharing, and accessing work-related information via the internet.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended as examples of the types of responsibilities this position will include. The omission of specific duties does not preclude them if they are similar or related to the role.
Leadership & Supervision
Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of Human Capital Managers, including assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, providing formal and informal evaluations, and making recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and continued employment.
Provides coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ensures consistency in staffing practices across all schools and departments, including screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, separations, and employee movements.
Exercises independent judgment in resolving personnel and operational issues related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing processes.
Supports the development, documentation, and communication of standard operating procedures for talent management functions.
Assists the Chief of Talent Management and Executive Director of Human Resources in ensuring all department daily operations run smoothly.
Recruitment & Staffing Oversight
Directs and oversees the districtwide recruitment, selection, hiring, and assignment of all personnel, ensuring alignment with district priorities, contractual requirements, and staffing allocations.
Monitors and supports the Human Capital Managers\' work related to:
Attending recruitment activities.
Application screening, selection, and prioritization for interviews.
Making official job offers to selected, approved candidates.
Collaborates with school and department leaders to identify staffing needs and position changes; ensures job descriptions are accurate and current.
Ensures all hiring and onboarding processes comply with collective bargaining agreements, board policy, and applicable employment laws.
Supervises the management of vacancy lists, staffing dashboards, and applicant tracking systems to ensure accuracy and real-time updates.
Manages and directs the system for the recruitment, selection, employment, and assignment of all District personnel.
Prepares District recruitment materials for all employee classifications.
Human Capital Operations
Maintains and oversees confidential personnel data related to hiring, transfers, separations, non-renewals, and employee status changes.
Ensures compliance with contractual obligations, including timelines and procedures related to staffing, non-renewals, reductions, and employee movement.
Coordinates annual staffing processes such as class size monitoring, annual posting, non-renewals, staffing allocations, and salary adjustments.
Oversees the process for annual salary changes of staff per employee contracts and board approved increases.
Ensures staffing data is accurate for payroll, benefits, board approval, and Talent Management reporting purposes.
Collaborates with the Finance Office, Payroll, and Talent Management Leadership to ensure alignment of employee information and timelines.
Serves as custodian of records for all applicant and employee documents, materials, and other information, ensuring records management procedures meet all legal requirements and implementing safeguards to protect privacy.
Strategic Talent Management
Supports the development of recruitment strategies, diversity hiring initiatives, and continuous improvement practices within the Office of Talent Management.
Analyzes workforce data, staffing trends, and organizational needs to develop and recommend strategic staffing plans and resource allocations.
Assists with the creation and implementation of talent pipelines, retention strategies, and onboarding enhancements.
Contributes to the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and systems related to recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Oversees special staffing projects and participates in negotiations or discussions related to staffing processes.
Customer Service & Communication
Ensures timely communication with hiring administrators, applicants, and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
Serves as a point of escalation when staffing challenges arise and provides problem-solving support to Human Capital Managers and departments.
Promotes a positive, service-oriented approach to talent management interactions.
Assists the Executive Director of Human Resources with departmental planning and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of the personnel report for School Board meetings.
Other Duties
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
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