Talent Acquisition Manager

K12 Insight is a leading innovator in EdTech, pioneering a cultural shift in American public schools to prioritize service excellence. Our purpose-built solutions—ranging from customer service frameworks and staff professional development to unified service desks—are adopted nationwide. Through digital transformation, Generative AI, and analytics dashboards, we empower school leaders with actionable insights, streamlined workflows, and trusted service outcomes.

Explore our website and LinkedIn to learn more about our work and impact.

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.

Why You'll Do

• 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.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 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.
  
  

Why You'll Love Working Here

At K12 Insight, your work matters. Every project, every idea, every solution you deliver has a direct impact on schools, educators, and students. You’ll have ownership of your work, the support of a high-performing team, and the tools to grow professionally and personally. We celebrate results, collaboration, creativity, and the drive to make a difference.

• Competitive salaries with incentive pay for performance
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.
• Generous vacation policy which includes 17 days of PTO (with increasing amounts for additional years of tenure), two volunteer days, winter break from December 24 - January 1, and 8 additional holidays.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options; short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Make a tangible difference in education while building a career you're proud of.
  
  

Location: This role is based at our Herndon, Virginia headquarters and requires working onsite 3–4 days per week, or as needed, depending on the requirements of the position. Expected travel for this role is 5%.

Expected Base Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 / year + discretionary performance bonus. Exact pay is based on experience, skills, market demand, and internal equity.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

90,000 - 125,000 USD per year(K12 Insight HQ)

K12 Insight is a leading innovator in EdTech, pioneering a cultural shift in American public schools to prioritize service excellence. Our purpose-built solutions—ranging from customer service frameworks and staff professional development to unified service desks—are adopted nationwide. Through digital transformation, Generative AI, and analytics dashboards, we empower school leaders with actionable insights, streamlined workflows, and trusted service outcomes.