Talent Management & Development Specialist

Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability.  At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success. 

Position Summary

The Talent Management & Development Specialist is a full-time position. This position reports to the Director of Talent Management & Development and will work closely with the Talent Management and Development Team and other employees throughout the organization in support of Talent Management and Development team functions:  talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development and performance management initiatives.  The position supports and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.      

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Talent Acquisition 

• Build relationships with various internal stakeholders and subject matter experts with intent to assess talent acquisition needs and provide solutions 
• Follows and ensures consistent application of PRI’s Talent Acquisition Processes and Procedures 
• Supports in ensuring a positive talent acquisition experience for candidates, hiring managers, and hiring committees 
• Screens and makes dispositions on applications received 
• Serves as an administrator of applicant tracking system 
• Conducts phone screens with candidates 

• Participates in recruitment activities  
• Makes recommendations to hiring manager 
• Develops and carries out hiring plans collaboratively with hiring managers 
• Posts roles on internal and external recruitment platforms  
• Sources potential candidates through online channels 
• Coordinates reference check process  
• Assists in the maintenance of hiring documents to support hiring managers and hiring committees (hiring manager playbook, templates, trainings, etc.)  
• Facilitates/Co-facilitates hiring manager and hiring committee recruitment kick-off sessions  
• Provides input regarding optimization of talent acquisition systems and improvement of processes and procedures 

Learning & Development  

• Builds relationships with various internal stakeholders and subject matter experts with intent to assess training needs and provide solutions 
• Assists with coordination, facilitation and promotion of employee training programs and activities.  
• Provides administrative support for Learning Management System 

Onboarding  

• Supports the employee onboarding process and continued professional development, which includes new hire orientation, onboarding tools, and surveys.   
• Supports in the continuous improvement of staff onboarding and continued professional development    

Other responsibilities  

• Must maintain confidentiality with high level of integrity. Responsible for accurate and timely storage of HR-related documents in accordance with the company’s Records Retention Schedule. 
• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed.  

Position Location & Schedule 

The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel required.  National travel typically consists of quarterly team retreats.  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office and/or remote work a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.  

Minimum Qualifications 

Education required to ensure success in this position: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, social sciences, or related field   

Experience required to ensure success in this position: 

• 3-4 years of related experience, nonprofit experience is a plus  
• Experience and commitment to working within rural communities 
• Demonstrated success in a complex, fast-paced, high-performing organization, with the ability to prioritize projects 
   

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Able to learn new technology systems
• Project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to multi-task and achieve deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, electronic signature platforms
• Previous experience with applicant tracking systems, learning management systems preferred

License, certification, or registration necessary: 

• Valid driver’s license 
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs
• Ability to operate motor vehicle
• Ability to travel independently by car and plane both locally and nationally

Environmental Conditions

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Periodic travel to meetings and events
  
  

Additional Company Information  

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family. 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. 
• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program. 
• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. 
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. 
• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees. 

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.