Recruitment and Retention Specialist
Mounds View Public Schools, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Position
Recruitment and Retention Specialist
Work Schedule Full-Time, 260 Days/Year
Start Date July 1, 2026
Pay Dependent on qualifications per the Non-Affiliated Handbook
Benefits Medical, Dental, Life and other benefits in accordance with the Non-Affiliated Summary of Benefits
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of human resources experience to include some experience with recruitment and/or retention or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to total six years.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Extensive experience with recruitment and retention best practices.
Experience with public sector and/or school districts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage the flow of simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus with the ability to positively interact with administrators, employees, applicants and educational partners.
Ability to effectively present information to administration and other employees.
Ability to take initiative and follow through.
Strong understanding of social media as it relates to recruitment best practices.
Knowledge of state and federal employment law including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Veteran's Preference Act and other state/federal requirements for hiring.
Knowledge of Frontline Recruitment and Hiring software.
Responsibilities
Lead in the development, creation and implementation of a strategic recruitment and retention plan and strategies to enhance the district's visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.
Develop and implement recruitment and retention practices through an equity lens to assure diverse applicant pools.
Collaborate with the Communications Department to enhance social media resources and online recruitment resources as well as to create a recruitment marketing campaign to expand the reach and impact of recruitment practices.
Build and enrich relationships with colleges, universities, schools, business and community organizations and other partners to help further district recruitment goals.
Manage and coordinate the district's Grow Your Own programs for non-licensed district staff entering licensure programs.
Lead efforts to obtain state and federal grants to manage recruitment and Grow Your Own funding.
Plan, organize and direct the use of all relevant recruitment strategies for the recruitment of qualified candidates; manage, develop and attend recruitment and career fairs in person and online.
Create and update recruitment materials and other forms of media to ensure a positive image of employment within the district, work collaboratively with the Communications Department to ensure communication consistency.
Create and manage an employee exit survey process, identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collect and analyze recruitment, retention and employee turnover data to identify trends and gaps.
Advises and provides training for hiring managers on best practices for interview and selection.
Assist in creation of district onboarding practices and procedures.
Other related duties as assigned.
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Work Schedule Full-Time, 260 Days/Year
Start Date July 1, 2026
Pay Dependent on qualifications per the Non-Affiliated Handbook
Benefits Medical, Dental, Life and other benefits in accordance with the Non-Affiliated Summary of Benefits
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of human resources experience to include some experience with recruitment and/or retention or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to total six years.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Extensive experience with recruitment and retention best practices.
Experience with public sector and/or school districts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage the flow of simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus with the ability to positively interact with administrators, employees, applicants and educational partners.
Ability to effectively present information to administration and other employees.
Ability to take initiative and follow through.
Strong understanding of social media as it relates to recruitment best practices.
Knowledge of state and federal employment law including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Veteran's Preference Act and other state/federal requirements for hiring.
Knowledge of Frontline Recruitment and Hiring software.
Responsibilities
Lead in the development, creation and implementation of a strategic recruitment and retention plan and strategies to enhance the district's visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.
Develop and implement recruitment and retention practices through an equity lens to assure diverse applicant pools.
Collaborate with the Communications Department to enhance social media resources and online recruitment resources as well as to create a recruitment marketing campaign to expand the reach and impact of recruitment practices.
Build and enrich relationships with colleges, universities, schools, business and community organizations and other partners to help further district recruitment goals.
Manage and coordinate the district's Grow Your Own programs for non-licensed district staff entering licensure programs.
Lead efforts to obtain state and federal grants to manage recruitment and Grow Your Own funding.
Plan, organize and direct the use of all relevant recruitment strategies for the recruitment of qualified candidates; manage, develop and attend recruitment and career fairs in person and online.
Create and update recruitment materials and other forms of media to ensure a positive image of employment within the district, work collaboratively with the Communications Department to ensure communication consistency.
Create and manage an employee exit survey process, identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collect and analyze recruitment, retention and employee turnover data to identify trends and gaps.
Advises and provides training for hiring managers on best practices for interview and selection.
Assist in creation of district onboarding practices and procedures.
Other related duties as assigned.
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