Job Description

Recruitment Manager

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 200 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. To learn more, please visit .

ABOUT THE POSITION

The People and Culture team delivers programs necessary to develop and maintain a high-performing and equity-focused workforce and a work culture which inspires and supports employees in meeting their mission-critical work. The People and Culture staff are stewards and champions of the Innocence Project’s values, particularly our commitments to dignity and respect of all staff, and inclusion, equity and belonging, and must hold these principles as foundational to the work. 

The Recruitment Manager is a key part of this collaborative People and Culture team. They report to and partner with the Assistant Director of Talent to develop and implement strategies to recruit top mission-driven and values-driven talent to join the Innocence Project. The Recruitment Manager is responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle, including sourcing candidates through various outlets, training hiring managers and hiring teams on recruitment and selection processes and best practices, training users to utilize applicant tracking software, coaching hiring teams on interviewing strategies and best practices, liaising with candidates and keeping them engaged throughout the process, scheduling interviews, and making employment offers to final candidates. 

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an e-verify employer.

The duties of this position require approximately 40 hours of work per week to be performed virtually/in-office. We currently have a hybrid in-office model, with all employees in the office three days per week and the remainder of the week remotely. Wednesday is our organization’s “anchor day,” where all staff works in the office. The number of required in-office days is subject to change. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and highly personable and team player who has a passion for building relationships and finding solutions. The candidate must have an equity-centered approach to recruitment and have a talent for coaching and guiding others, including hiring managers, and keeping teams aligned on priorities. The candidate must also be extremely organized and know how to prioritize assignments in a high-volume work environment. Foundational knowledge of recruitment and selection regulations, applicant tracking systems, and best practices is required, and recruitment experience for a nonprofit organization is preferred. This position is well suited for someone interested in keeping their generalist skills sharp while taking on an area of expertise within a collaborative People and Culture team.

In addition, all Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experience of a diverse and heterogeneous staff. We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in this type of environment. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MANAGE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING PROCESS

• With the Assistant Director of Talent, work closely with hiring teams to ensure the hiring process is in line with best practices and IP’s organizational guidelines regarding recruitment and hiring; ensuring that it is equitable, well-structured, thoughtful in its approach, that it accurately assesses relevant criteria of candidates, and is sufficiently project-managed. This includes:
• Working with departments and the Assistant Director of Talent to develop thorough and consistent job postings and descriptions
• Leading weekly status update meetings with the hiring teams
• Working with teams to develop interviewing strategies, interview questions that align with job skills and competencies, and panel composition
• Manage the distribution of job openings to a wide audience and ensure that job announcements reach a diverse slate of potential candidates.
• Maintain equitable process for internships and externships and work with departments to advertise and source candidates for these positions 

CANDIDATE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

• Be the primary point of contact with candidates throughout their recruitment experience, including initial outreach to candidates, phone screens (when appropriate), status updates, interview preparation, disengagement notifications, and other touch points for candidate engagement and success. 
• Strategically develop relationships with university alumni groups, HBCUs, recruiters, bar association groups, and other outlets for job advertising and recruitment needs, especially those in alignment with our strategic goals to recruit and retain lawyers and staff from historically underrepresented groups. 
• Manage the distribution of internship and some job openings to a wide audience and ensure that announcements reach a diverse slate of potential candidates.

RECRUITMENT SYSTEMS, DATA AND ANALYTICS

• Manage and maintain the Workable applicant tracking system and all of its functions in order to maximize our recruitment and hiring efforts. Collaborate with the AD of Talent to train hiring teams on usage. 
• Monitor and track recruitment metrics as well as feedback from hiring teams and candidates on process.
• Ensure hiring managers are trained on interviewing and hiring best practices and techniques, such as implicit bias and structured interviewing practices. 

HIRING TEAM TRAINING AND BEST PRACTICES

• Partner with the AD of Talent to ensure hiring managers and teams are trained on interviewing and hiring best practices and techniques, such as implicit bias and structured interviewing practices.
• Work closely with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to integrate DEI principles throughout the recruitment lifecycle process.
• Partner with hiring managers and teams to implement strategies that promote diversity in the candidate pool and minimize biases in candidate selection.
• Regularly review and update IP’s organizational guidelines to align with best practices in DEI and anti-racism/anti-bias practices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or equivalent training plus at least 5 years relevant experience 
• HR Certification preferred
• Experience with recruitment preferably for a non-profit organization and working in one or more Applicant Tracking Systems (experience using Workable preferred)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel as well as G-Suite
• Familiarity with Federal and State employment laws and wide range of HR practices
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

KEY COMPETENCIES + VALUES

• Strong cultural competency, strong knowledge of structural racism and other systems of oppression and strategies for embedding equity into organizational structures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to create relevant behavioral questions that target essential competencies for the role
• Responsive, helpful, respectful approach to employee questions 
• Technologically savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly 
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding employee and organizational matters
• Ability to coach and guide others through processes, providing clear instructions and offering support and feedback
• Proactive approach to figuring out solutions to problems 
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest
• Shared commitment to the IP’s values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness

Benefits

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

The salary for this position is highly competitive and the Innocence Project offers an excellent benefits package, including fully-paid individual health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k plan with 6% company-match, paid disability and family care leave, adoption and fertility expense reimbursements, and company-paid transportation benefits.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please visit our career page . Upload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization’s work, and a resume titled with your name in this format (last name_first name_cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications. Information submitted through this secure site is kept confidential. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to give applicant updates by phone or direct email. 

*At the Innocence Project, we believe in recognizing talent and passion beyond formal educational qualifications. We are committed to considering a broad array of candidates with a range of professional and lived experiences and backgrounds. We know that transferable skills can be gained through a variety of ways that could enable a candidate to be successful in a role, not just formal education. For this position, if you have at least 9 years of experience in this or a related field, we encourage you to apply regardless of your educational background. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition to a new career path, or taking the next step in your professional life, we encourage you to apply if you have additional experience in lieu of the posted educational requirements.

**Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled.** 

SALARY RANGE

$93,500-$110,000 Salary commensurate with experience

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