Talent Acquisition Manager

Reports To: Director of Talent & People Experience

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Location: Hybrid - Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office) or West Covina (SGV Office)

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Salary Range: $75,000 - $88,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about building and leading teams that make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and the communities we serve?

Ideal Candidate:

You believe that every candidate interaction is a reflection of who Woodcraft Rangers is. You're a builder and a coach who gets energy from developing people and creating systems that help a team of Talent Specialists perform at their best. You understand that hiring great people directly shapes the quality of our programs and the experiences of the young people we serve. You belong here if you believe that speed and care aren't opposites - you move fast, adapt when the season shifts, and never forget there's a person on the other side of every application.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Talent & People Experience, the Talent Acquisition Manager leads full-cycle recruiting operations across Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Inland Empire. Managing a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, this role owns the day-to-day pipelines, processes, and hiring outcomes needed to staff a high-quality, growing, geographically dispersed workforce - from frontline program staff and summer seasonal hires to HQ office roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists across a hybrid, multi-region environment - setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building a strong team culture

• Own full-cycle recruiting across all staff categories, including frontline program staff, HQ roles, and high-volume seasonal hiring

• Monitor pipeline health across all lanes; track progress against hiring deadlines and surface risks and recommendations to the Director

• Leverage modern project management and AI tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and deliver real-time reporting on hiring progress

• Execute in-person and virtual recruiting events that are engaging, accessible, and optimized for conversion - managing logistics, candidate experience, and pipeline outcomes from event attendance through offer acceptance

• Apply current knowledge of Gen Z recruiting trends to shape candidate engagement strategies and digital sourcing approaches that resonate with today's emerging workforce

• Activate and manage talent pipelines through community partnerships, schools, and workforce development boards across Southern California

• Oversee equitable, distributed hiring across LA, SGV, and the Inland Empire, ensuring sourcing strategies reach candidates in under-resourced communities and through non-traditional channels

• Maintain relationships with regional program leadership to surface localized workforce challenges and ensure hiring reflects community context

• Partner with Employee Experience, Program, and Operations leadership to execute season-aligned hiring plans and ensure a seamless experience from offer acceptance through Day 1

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field - or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2-3 years in a people leadership or team lead capacity

• Demonstrated success executing in-person and virtual recruiting events with measurable hiring outcomes (e.g., conversion rates, hires per event, pipeline yield)

• Experience activating talent pipelines through community partnerships and non-traditional sourcing channels

• Experience with high-volume, multi-site hiring across geographically dispersed regions (preferably LA, SGV, and/or Inland Empire markets)

• Experience in youth development, education, afterschool, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven, community-based organizations

• Experience building or improving recruiting processes, workflows, or systems in a scaling organization

• Experience using recruiting data and metrics to drive decision-making and improve hiring outcomes

Preferred

• Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field

• Proficiency with modern ATS platforms and comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) and project management tools (e.g., Notion) to improve recruiting efficiency

• Working knowledge of California employment law and fair hiring/EEOC compliance practices

• Experience recruiting in bilingual (English/Spanish) environments

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification

Physical Demands:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Frequent standing and sitting is required during working hours

• The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, with occasional visits to Moreno Valley, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.

• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.

• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds

• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.

• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.

• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.