Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
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The Lead Recruiting Coordinator, hires, trains and supervises the seasonal Recruitment Coordinator team that supports our field-based hiring managers and recruiting teams with front and back end recruiting support during our annual peak hiring period. This leader will play a critical role in enabling our thriving organization to quickly attract, hire, and onboard talent throughout the year and during peak seasons.
Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, and manage a team of 3-4 contingent/contract Recruiting Coordinators annually to support seasonal high-volume hiring (March-October); develop talent pipelines and champion a high-performance, collaborative environment.
- Provide recruitment coordination for a designated client group, including requisition posting, background check processing, and hands-on support for hiring managers on onboarding and ATS issues.
- Partner with Recruiting Operations leadership to assess and streamline coordination workflows, enhancing process efficiency and consistency while improving the candidate experience.
- Act as a key contact for recruiters and hiring managers, offering support on hiring needs, candidate experience issues, and ATS troubleshooting.
- Oversee ATS and recruitment tool usage, ensuring systems are optimized and users are properly trained for efficiency and compliance.
- Champion a positive candidate experience by consistently representing the company brand with professionalism throughout the recruitment process.
- Proactively address hiring process challenges, collaborating with customers to resolve issues and implement effective solutions
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in recruitment coordination or as a hiring manager using Workday to hire hourly employees
- Committed to delivering excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences
- Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools; familiarity with Workday and HRIS systems is a plus
- Experienced in training, onboarding, and mentoring team members
- Proficient in engaging with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leaders through clear communication
- Highly organized with solid attention to detail; capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and effective at resolving issues in scheduling, logistics, and candidate experience
- Strong analytical skills; able to interpret performance data and metrics to drive continuous process improvement
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Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.
We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Job Posting End Date : 2025-08-29