About Inspira Education
Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.
As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.
As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).
The Role
At Inspira Education, we believe that our people are our greatest asset and are thrilled to expand our team! We are on the lookout for a talented full-cycle, high-volume recruiter to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to grow our exceptional team of former admissions officers, MDs, nurses, and other accomplished, empathetic, and intelligent professionals. In addition to sourcing and hiring top talent, you will also play a key role in ensuring a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new team members. We seek someone who is dedicated to discovering hidden talent and passionate about contributing to our company’s growth, helping our clients achieve their career aspirations. This is an in-person role requiring attendance 5-days a week in our Gramercy office.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for owning the full cycle recruitment process from creating job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, and preparing offer letters for successful candidates
- Lead the implementation of new and existing recruitment initiatives such as targeted electronic advertising through social media to maximize the pool of potential candidates
- Identify and implement recruitment strategies to effectively source and recruit specific skill sets
- Report on recruitment activities and prepare & review with senior management
- Working in sync with the management team to ensure that recruitment initiatives and processes are developed, implemented, communicated, and delivered
- Manage on average 15-20, high-volume requisitions end-to-end
- Assist in assessing organizational needs to support recruitment initiatives
- Ensure compliance with recruiting processes by collaborating with HR and hiring managers to cultivate strong relationships
- Provide updates and reporting on recruitment strategies and plans
- Manage all external job postings for assigned roles
- Own and coordinate a seamless end-to-end onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they feel supported, prepared, and connected from day one
Who You Are
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a high-volume environment
- Self-starter, ability to think on your own and creatively solve problems
- Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent understanding of sourcing passive candidates with a keen ability to use data to drive passive candidate outreach to conversion
- Proficiency with ATS technology - we use Greenhouse
- Systems capabilities: Google Suite, LinkedIn, Slack
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines
- Experience supporting or managing new hire onboarding as part of the full recruitment lifecycle
- Effective communication skills (influential across written, verbal, and presentation)
- Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities
- In-house, startup recruiting experience is a plus
What we look for
- A passion for cultivating authentic connections
- Individuals who embody a winning attitude
- A mindset fueled by curiosity
- Determination to hustle and overcome challenges
- An infectious enthusiasm and adaptability
- Boundless energy and relentless tenacity
The targeted salary for this role is: $100,000. Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities and geographic location. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive will be finalized at the offer. The pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company.
Why you'll love Inspira
- Amazing people with a great vision and values
- Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly
- Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
- 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
- Flexible Paid-time Off
- Learning and Development Budget
- Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
- Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
- Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker
Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group.
Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.
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