Talent Acquisition Specialist
Position Opening: Talent Acquisition Specialist
IN THIS ROLE:
At Oakland Schools, we’re looking for a strategic and innovative Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives at the intersection of recruiting, marketing, and employer branding. In this role, you’ll design and execute forward-thinking recruiting strategies that attract a diverse, high-caliber talent pool and strengthen our employer brand.
You’ll lead the full-cycle recruitment process—from building talent pipelines and crafting compelling outreach to delivering a seamless, candidate-centered experience through selection and hire. As a brand ambassador for Oakland Schools, you’ll represent us at job fairs, recruitment events, and a variety of community events, building relationships and showcasing what makes our organization an exceptional place to grow a career.
If you’re energized by connecting top talent with opportunity and shaping the future of an organization, we want to hear from you.
WHAT WE NEED:
WHAT YOU NEED: BA in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required. 2 yrs.’ experience managing all phases of the recruitment process. Experience with applicant tracking software and recruiting tools. Demonstrated experience actively sourcing and engaging top talent through strategic recruitment efforts. Experience leveraging marketing initiatives to strengthen brand awareness and attract top talent. Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, work with distractions, and manage work pressures/deadlines.
WORK LOCATION: Oakland Schools - Main Campus, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week.
SALARY DETAILS: $65,423 - $75,870 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $81,705 after employment with Oakland Schools. Exempt position/ 12-month work year.
WHY WORK FOR OS? Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:
IN THIS ROLE:
At Oakland Schools, we’re looking for a strategic and innovative Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives at the intersection of recruiting, marketing, and employer branding. In this role, you’ll design and execute forward-thinking recruiting strategies that attract a diverse, high-caliber talent pool and strengthen our employer brand.
You’ll lead the full-cycle recruitment process—from building talent pipelines and crafting compelling outreach to delivering a seamless, candidate-centered experience through selection and hire. As a brand ambassador for Oakland Schools, you’ll represent us at job fairs, recruitment events, and a variety of community events, building relationships and showcasing what makes our organization an exceptional place to grow a career.
If you’re energized by connecting top talent with opportunity and shaping the future of an organization, we want to hear from you.
WHAT WE NEED:
- Manage all phases of the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience from candidate attraction through candidate selection.
- Collaborate with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job postings and hiring criteria.
- Create and manage the job posting/advertising process across various platforms to maximize visibility and candidate engagement.
- Identify, develop, and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on industry standards, organizational needs, and specific role requirements.
- Represent Oakland Schools at job fairs, and other networking events to attract potential candidates.
- Work closely with Oakland Schools’ Communications team to develop and implement innovative social media strategies to engage potential candidates, share job postings, and promote Oakland Schools as an employer of choice.
- Participate in community events and partnerships to build relationships to increase Oakland Schools’ visibility as a premiere place to work.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED: BA in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required. 2 yrs.’ experience managing all phases of the recruitment process. Experience with applicant tracking software and recruiting tools. Demonstrated experience actively sourcing and engaging top talent through strategic recruitment efforts. Experience leveraging marketing initiatives to strengthen brand awareness and attract top talent. Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, work with distractions, and manage work pressures/deadlines.
WORK LOCATION: Oakland Schools - Main Campus, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week.
SALARY DETAILS: $65,423 - $75,870 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $81,705 after employment with Oakland Schools. Exempt position/ 12-month work year.
WHY WORK FOR OS? Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:
Pension Plan
OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
Full Health Coverage
High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
Wellbeing Program
OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
Professional Learning
OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
Flexible Time
Including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
Other Perks
You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, and additional life insurance.
OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
Full Health Coverage
High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
Wellbeing Program
OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
Professional Learning
OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
Flexible Time
Including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
Other Perks
You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, and additional life insurance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it’s financially rewarding! Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility: after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours). For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice
WHO WE ARE: Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application, click the position title below:
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.
POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2026 or until filled.
NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview on January 20, 2026 and February 4, 2026.
For questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us
In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.
