IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a motivated Recruiting Specialist to join our team. In this junior level role, you will focus on the vital early stages of our hiring process. Working alongside recruiters and hiring managers, you’ll learn the details of our hiring needs and will serve as a primary reviewer for incoming job applications. #LI-EM1
Our ideal candidate is organized and detail oriented with excellent communication skills. With a solid working knowledge of recruiting, you understand how to move candidates through various stages and are comfortable navigating the fast-paced nature of high-volume application review. You have a keen eye for spotting potential and can quickly identify top talent even when managing a large and diverse pipeline of applicants.
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Review inbound applications and evaluate qualifications against defined criteria to help identify top candidates
- Participate in kickoff meetings with recruiters and hiring managers to align on ideal profiles and screening criteria
- Periodically assist with initial candidate phone screens to assess candidate skills, experience and culture fit
- Collaborate with recruiting team members and hiring managers to understand evolving business needs and continue to calibrate on candidate profiles
- Provide a seamless and efficient candidate experience that results in a positive impression of IXL Learning, regardless of the outcome
- Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse ATS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-2 years of relevant recruiting experience
- Experience with screening candidate resumes and assessing skills and qualifications
- Experience in conducting qualifying phone screens is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS, Google Suite
- Passionate about education and technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $71,000 to $80,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge. IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning. Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids. Hear what our employees love about working at IXL: "At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead "I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
