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Recruitment Specialist (Human Resources)



Kiddie Academy®, a leading provider of educational child care centers, is looking for a talented and motivated Recruitment Specialist to join our company as we continue to expand and grow nationwide.  If you are passionate about making an impact in the lives of families and communities nationwide and want to work with an inspiring and talented team, we encourage you to apply!

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for recruiting of all positions within the Company. This role within the HR department collaborates with hiring managers to source, recruit, and process the hiring of the most talented applicants for positions throughout the Company.

This position reports directly to the VP of Human Resources. This is an exempt position and is classified as Corporate Staff for vacation award purposes. This position is based in our corporate office located in Abingdon, Maryland.

About the role:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for recruitment of all positions
  • Coordinates with hiring managers to understand and meet the department needs
  • Posts open job requisitions on relevant online job boards to drive large, diverse candidate pools
  • Recruit and coordinate interviewing, references, background checks, offer letters and documentation for new hires
  • Maintain and update Applicant Tracking System
  • Perform Applicant Tracking System Manager trainings and orientations
  • Create and provide regular reporting on recruitment data such as days to fill, diversity, etc.
  • Participate in seasonal job fairs/career fairs, as needed
  • Maintains, updates, creates and manages all job descriptions
  • Develop and build relationships with colleges/universities and recruiters
  • Support DEI in all area of recruitment
  • Stay up to date on diversity trends and determine solutions to achieve diverse talent goals
  • Manage the LinkedIn Recruiter platform and utilize for recruitment efficiencies
  • Perform customer service functions by answering candidate and employee requests and questions
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with managers, employees and prospective job candidates
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

About you:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred and a minimum of 3 years experience in Human Resources with a focus on recruitment or 5 years direct HR and recruitment experience
  • HRIS experience preferred.
  • Competent in communication, decision-making, ethical practice, consultation, human resources, global and cultural awareness, and relationship management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle data with confidentiality
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Why join the Kiddie Academy team?

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With 300 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, this stable company is poised for continued growth. In this role, you will

  • truly make a lasting impact in the lives of families, communities, and entrepreneurs nationwide
  • enjoy generous benefits, including 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you, plus company-paid dental and vision for you and your family; generous 401K match; childcare tuition discounts; paid maternity/paternity leave, and more
  • generous paid time off and holidays, paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits, and an allowance of remote workdays

For the second-straight year, Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care ranked tops among child care category in Entrepreneur's 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises rankings and in Franchise Gator's 2021 Top Franchises List. Locally, we are ranked by the Baltimore Business Journal as #14 on its list of Top 100 Private Companies, #24 on its list of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Greater Baltimore, and in the top 10 Best Places to Work in 2020, 2021 and 2022.


Our franchisees and customers come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do,

but because it makes our company stronger.

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