About Us & Why We’re Hiring
K12 Insight is a leading edtech innovator helping public school districts modernize operations and deliver exceptional customer service. Our unified service platform integrates a robust customer service framework with automation, data integration, and generative AI to streamline operations and improve experiences. Trusted by districts nationwide, we help school systems reduce busywork, boost efficiency, and strengthen relationships with families, staff, and communities.
As Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead the effort to find, engage, and hire the exceptional talent that drives K12 Insight forward. You’ll design and execute smart, creative strategies to attract top candidates, deliver an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers, and help shape and strengthen our employer brand.
A key part of this role is building strong partnerships with hiring managers. You’ll work closely with them to translate team needs into successful hires by co-creating clear job profiles, developing structured interview guides, and designing thoughtful, efficient interview processes from start to finish.
In this role, you’ll be our go-to recruiting expert — building strong pipelines and filling roles across all teams. Reporting to the Director of People, you’ll own the entire recruiting function as our sole in-house recruiter.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top talent within the EdTech space, covering all departments including sales, marketing, client experience, administration and product.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all levels—from interns to executive leadership—partnering closely with hiring managers to create job descriptions, source candidates, conduct interviews, check references, negotiate offers, and oversee onboarding.
- Build and maintain strong pipelines for current and future roles using social media, job boards, networking, and referrals.
- Screen and assess candidates for skills, experience, and culture fit using behavioral interview methods and cognitive assessment tools.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on talent needs, job profiles, and candidate selection to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts by crafting compelling job advertisements and promoting K12 Insight as an employer of choice.
- Stay up to date on hiring trends and best practices to keep our recruitment approach fresh and effective.
- Use our ATS (Rippling) to track candidates, manage pipelines, maintain accurate data, and monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to measure effectiveness and drive improvements.
- Support talent and performance management initiatives to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
- Provide training for hiring managers on recruitment best practices and compliance requirements.
- Manage relationships with recruitment vendors, including job boards, assessment providers, staffing agencies, and executive search firms.
- Maintain our Glassdoor profile and respond promptly to all reviews to strengthen our online reputation.
Key Attributes for Success
- Relationship-Builder: You excel at building trust with hiring managers, candidates, and partners.
- Strategic & Hands-On: You can shape the big picture and roll up your sleeves to get things done.
- Proactive & Resourceful: You find creative ways to attract great talent and fill tough roles.
- Adaptable: You thrive in a dynamic environment and handle shifting priorities with ease.
- Detail-Oriented: You keep processes organized and make sure no detail slips through the cracks.
- Candidate Champion: You care deeply about creating an exceptional candidate experience.
- Collaborative: You enjoy working closely with teams across the company to align hiring with business needs.
- Continuous Learner: You stay current on recruiting trends and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Required in-house recruiting experience; combination of in-house and agency experience is highly preferred.
- Preferred experience recruiting across all departments within EdTech.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques and platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter Lite; skilled in candidate assessment tools such as The Predictive Index; and well-versed in recruiting best practices.
- Hands-on experience configuring or implementing applicant tracking systems, preferably Rippling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Data-driven mindset; comfortable tracking recruiting metrics and using insights to optimize processes.
- Solid understanding of employment laws and hiring compliance.
Location: This role is based at our Herndon, Virginia headquarters. We believe working together in person is essential for real-time collaboration, deeper connection, and a shared commitment to moving K12 Insight forward as a team. The expected travel for this role is 5%.
What We Offer
At K12 Insight, we take pride in supporting our clients and cultivating an exceptional workplace. Our colleagues often speak highly of our talented and dedicated team, which is a core part of what makes us stand out. Here are some of the ways we prioritize and care for our team:
- Generous vacation policy which includes 17 days of PTO (with increasing amounts for additional years of tenure), 2 volunteer days, the entire week of December 24 - January 1, and 8 additional holidays.
- Competitive salaries with incentive pay for performance
- Option of medical, dental and vision plans
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance at no extra cost
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Excellent choice of computer equipment and a monthly cell phone plan stipend
- A commitment to individualized professional development (we believe in education!)
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 / year with the opportunity to earn additional compensation pursuant with K12 Insight’s corporate bonus plan. The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position, and is subject to change. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and skills, market demands, internal parity and organizational needs.
K12 Insight is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences to be critical to our success and are passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment for all employees. All are encouraged to apply as we continue to grow a smart, hard-working, and diverse team who love working together to build something that matters. K12 Insight uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov/E-