Director of Talent
One River School of Art + Design, Englewood, NJ, United States
Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
One River School is transforming art education. With a rapidly growing network of schools across the country, we are building a company where creativity and community come together. Our mission is to transform art education, and to do that, we are committed to becoming
the best place to work in the arts.
We are looking for a
Director of Talent
to lead how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional people across our organization. This is not a traditional recruiting role.
You will
build a talent engine , one that identifies, attracts, and develops creative, driven individuals who elevate our schools and our culture. You will spend as much time shaping the employee experience as you do bringing in new talent.
You will be a key driver in building a company where people grow, feel recognized, and perform at a high level.
What You’ll Own Talent Acquisition
Build non-traditional recruiting pipelines through: Art schools, colleges, and universities, Artist communities and organizations and Local creative networks and events
Develop relationships that create a steady flow of high-quality candidates
Partner with leaders in the arts industry to identify and attract talent
Design recruiting strategies that prioritize energy, mindset, and behaviors over credentials alone
Elevate our employer brand to attract top creative and operational talent
People Development
Build and implement frameworks for:
Onboarding as a high-impact experience
Ongoing employee development and growth paths
Leadership development at the school level
Partner with leadership to identify high-potential team members and support their growth
Ensure every employee feels they are progressing and working towards professional development goals
Culture & Employee Experience
Help define and reinforce a high-performance, creative culture
Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, accountability, and connection
Design and implement programs that make One River a destination workplace in the arts
Continuously gather insights from teams and translate them into action
Employee Recognition & Retention
Build a best-in-class recognition program that celebrates employee performance, creativity and Growth
Develop systems that reinforce what “great” looks like across the company
Drive retention through meaningful engagement, events and rewards
Who You Are
A connector who naturally builds relationships and networks
Passionate about people, creativity, and culture
Energized by finding talent
Skilled at reading EQ, behavior, potential, and mindset
Experienced in talent acquisition, HR, or people development (multi-unit or service business a plus)
A builder who thrives in a fast-growing, evolving company
Highly organized, proactive, and execution-driven
Experience using the Gallup Strengths Based Assessment is a plus
$100,000-120,000 annual salary range
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
Hybrid schedule with regular in person work at our Englewood, NJ office
Regular travel to One River School locations to connect with employees
How to Apply Please include your resume and a cover letter that demonstrates a clear point of view on building a talent engine and your approach to evaluating and developing people.
One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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One River School is transforming art education. With a rapidly growing network of schools across the country, we are building a company where creativity and community come together. Our mission is to transform art education, and to do that, we are committed to becoming
the best place to work in the arts.
We are looking for a
Director of Talent
to lead how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional people across our organization. This is not a traditional recruiting role.
You will
build a talent engine , one that identifies, attracts, and develops creative, driven individuals who elevate our schools and our culture. You will spend as much time shaping the employee experience as you do bringing in new talent.
You will be a key driver in building a company where people grow, feel recognized, and perform at a high level.
What You’ll Own Talent Acquisition
Build non-traditional recruiting pipelines through: Art schools, colleges, and universities, Artist communities and organizations and Local creative networks and events
Develop relationships that create a steady flow of high-quality candidates
Partner with leaders in the arts industry to identify and attract talent
Design recruiting strategies that prioritize energy, mindset, and behaviors over credentials alone
Elevate our employer brand to attract top creative and operational talent
People Development
Build and implement frameworks for:
Onboarding as a high-impact experience
Ongoing employee development and growth paths
Leadership development at the school level
Partner with leadership to identify high-potential team members and support their growth
Ensure every employee feels they are progressing and working towards professional development goals
Culture & Employee Experience
Help define and reinforce a high-performance, creative culture
Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, accountability, and connection
Design and implement programs that make One River a destination workplace in the arts
Continuously gather insights from teams and translate them into action
Employee Recognition & Retention
Build a best-in-class recognition program that celebrates employee performance, creativity and Growth
Develop systems that reinforce what “great” looks like across the company
Drive retention through meaningful engagement, events and rewards
Who You Are
A connector who naturally builds relationships and networks
Passionate about people, creativity, and culture
Energized by finding talent
Skilled at reading EQ, behavior, potential, and mindset
Experienced in talent acquisition, HR, or people development (multi-unit or service business a plus)
A builder who thrives in a fast-growing, evolving company
Highly organized, proactive, and execution-driven
Experience using the Gallup Strengths Based Assessment is a plus
$100,000-120,000 annual salary range
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
Hybrid schedule with regular in person work at our Englewood, NJ office
Regular travel to One River School locations to connect with employees
How to Apply Please include your resume and a cover letter that demonstrates a clear point of view on building a talent engine and your approach to evaluating and developing people.
One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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