Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Temporary)

SUMMARY:

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Temporary) at National Heritage Academies (NHA) reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition and provides full-cycle recruiting support for positions at NHA’s Service Center, the corporate headquarters. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers to attract, assess, and select top talent for both exempt and non-exempt roles, representing NHA’s mission, culture, and values while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, NHA  today serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families, so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute full-cycle recruiting tasks, including intake sessions, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Partner with Service Center hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide timely recruiting support.
• Maintain accurate candidate tracking and documentation in recruiting systems.
• Build and maintain positive candidate relationships, effectively communicating the benefits of NHA roles.
• Identify sourcing channels and leverage online, social media, and professional networks to attract talent.
• Support short-term projects or process improvements as assigned within the Talent Acquisition team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in human resources, communications, business, or a related discipline, or commensurate education and experience.
• Preferred experience with recruiting and applicant tracking systems.
• Exhibits high energy, enthusiasm, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrates tenacity, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to manage confidential information and professionalism at all times.
• Displays excellent organization, planning, and time management.
• Ability to balance and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

This is a full-time, in-person role (40 hours per week) based at the NHA Service Center, 3850 Broadmoor Ave., Grand Rapids, MI.

Anticipated start date: February 2, 2026

Anticipated end date: July 31, 2026

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National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.