Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Join Sarasota County Schools as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The district seeks a dynamic, relationship oriented professional to attract, recruit, and retain top talent across our schools. In this role, you will support and advance the District's talent acquisition strategy by managing end-to-end recruitment, collaborating with hiring managers, enhancing the candidate experience, and developing workforce initiatives that strengthen pipelines to meet long-term staffing needs. This is an in-person role based in Sarasota, Florida 34231, with an hourly rate of 23.16.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, plus two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related function; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in high volume recruitment strongly preferred.
• Experience sourcing candidates using a variety of methods (job boards, outreach, job fairs, referrals).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle of recruitment from posting to preboarding, ensuring a streamlined and compliant process.
• Publish and manage job advertisements, coordinate recruitment activities, review applications, and assist with candidate screening and selection.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience through clear communication and guidance throughout the hiring journey.
• Oversee the collection, review, and processing of preboarding documents for new hires, contracted staff, and non-board appointed personnel.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Engage staffing agencies and external partners to support recruitment for hard-to-fill positions.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, outreach efforts, and partnerships to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Coordinate field experiences, teacher internship placements, and related affiliation agreements to support a cohesive student teacher program aligned with future staffing needs.
• Oversee the district substitute functions, including daily placement oversight, reporting, payroll reconciliation, discipline recordkeeping, and ongoing daily liaison duties.
• Maintain accurate applicant and hiring data within the ATS and ensure compliance with policies and recordkeeping requirements.
• Track recruitment metrics such as vacancy rates, qualified applicant rates, and ROI from recruitment events.
• For additional details, refer to the full job description.

Why Join Sarasota County Schools

We are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees through a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Outstanding Benefits Include:

• 100% District-Paid Employee Benefit Premiums
• 10 Paid Sick Days Annually

Core Benefits

• Health Insurance (multiple plan options, including PPO and HMO plans)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• $50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Lantern
• Healthcare Bluebook
• 401(k) and 403(b) retirement savings options

Employee Wellness & Retirement

Our district is dedicated to employee wellness and provides access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free counseling services and wellness resources. Employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), with district-matched retirement contributions.

How to Apply

For the complete job description and position details, visit: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/jobs

Navigate to: Classified/Non-Instructional Openings → Human Resources Positions

To be considered, applicants must complete both steps:

• Submit a Sarasota County Schools Non-Instructional/Classified Application online.
• Apply directly to the Talent Acquisition Specialist position.

Important: Applications must be in Complete Status and applicants must apply directly to Posting #20270244 no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 30 to be considered.

Work Location

In person, Sarasota, Florida 34231