Are you looking for a career that makes your heart smile on a daily basis?
Come and work with our amazing students and staff at VFES and The Vanguard School!

Founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, VFES and the Vanguard School are dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach to each individual served by the continuum of educational, recreation, and employment services offered, VFES commits to helping all students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth in their communities in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

The Talent Acquisition Lead is responsible for planning and implementing recruiting strategies for the organization in conjunction with the HR Director, phone interviewing candidates, managing open requisitions, and providing attentive service to candidates. She/he works closely with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers on to determine recruitment needs and hire the most qualified candidates. All the duties and responsibilities of this position must be carried out with the highest level of confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Recruit applicants for open positions including: writing and posting job openings to attract qualified applicants and/or communicating openings to agencies; directing applicants to the online system; planning, advertising, and coordinating interview events; and selecting/ participating in job fairs throughout the year.
• Maintain the online recruiting system for VFES. Manage changes/improvements to the system, assist supervisors as needed, and ensure job postings are accurate and current.
• Manage multiple open requisitions effectively.
• Liaise with hiring supervisors to verify applicants meet position qualifications, confirm salary requirements, and facilitate the interview process as requested. When the hiring decision is made, confirm references are completed, extend a written offer of employment and implement the Act 168 process. 5. With Vanguard leadership, coordinate ESY staffing needs, recruiting initiatives, hiring responsibilities, and in-service training activities.
• Support the onboarding of new staff and agency workers ensuring compliance with required documents and timelines.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the VFES core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VFES Policies & Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintain a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred; relevant, equivalent experience also considered.
• Five or more years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in a non-profit and/or educational setting. Experience should include: sourcing candidates, interviewing, and experience with DEI hiring initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hiring managers across different departments.
• Ability to manage a high number of open requisitions at once.
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency to provide attentive candidate care (i.e., keeping candidates updated and moving through the recruitment process).
• Knowledge of employment law, background clearance requirements, teacher certification processes and PA Department of Education regulations is a plus (Acts 126, 168, etc.).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Must be an effective communicator and team player with a strong focus on customer service.
• Able to organize and prioritize work effectively, manage multiple tasks, perform work with a high degree of accuracy, and maintain sensitive, confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (staff members, administrators, board members and others) in all situations.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, both verbal and written.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the work process.

VFES offers a competitive salary, full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation days, 100% short and long-term disabilities, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a generous annual contribution to each employees’ 403(b). Top that off with team-building events, staff outings, and working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork!

VFES and The Vanguard School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let us know.