Manager, Talent Acquisition And People Ops

Manager, Talent Acquisition And People Ops

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.

As the world's leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we're building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world.

The Role

At Inspira Education Group, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and we are excited to grow our team! We are on the lookout for an exceptional people ops lead to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. As an in-house people operations lead, you'll work directly with our founders to build a high-performance team that will define the future of our startup. This is more than just a recruiting and HR role. You'll be shaping how we hire, who we hire, and the culture we build. You'll be responsible for bringing in functional heads and key leaders as we scale, leaving behind a lasting mark on the company. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of specialized experience in recruitment and HR and will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the entire hiring process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and ultimately securing top-tier talent. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission of attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who will drive our organization forward.

This hybrid role, which would involve working from our Manhattan office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday).

Why is this role unique?

• Legacy-building opportunity: You're not just filling roles—you're creating the foundation of our future team
• Work with founders: Get direct access to leadership and influence key decisions
• See your impact: The leaders you bring in will shape the company's trajectory
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment: We're scaling quickly, and you'll be at the center of it all

Recruiting Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting
  • Lead end-to-end recruiting for a portfolio of non-technical searches (across departments and levels), inclusive of sourcing, screening, managing interview processes, extending offers, and ensuring both a memorable and positive candidate experience
  • Build and manage candidate pipelines through proactive outreach, leveraging automation, AI tools, and creative sourcing techniques to surface high-quality candidates
• Hiring Manager Partnership
  • Partner closely with stakeholders across the business to understand their talent needs, define role requirements, build structured interview processes, and develop recruitment strategies that drive exceptional hiring decisions
• Strategic Support
  • Tap into existing systems and best practices while continuously identifying ways to improve tools, workflows, and the candidate experience

People Ops Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to founders on employee relations, performance, engagement, and development
• Support onboarding, performance management, and feedback cycles
• Partner with leadership to evolve our org structure, career paths, and compensation bands
• Help scale HR systems, processes, and policies in a fast-growing environment
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Stay informed on employment laws and ensure compliance across the organization

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment and scaling a startup
• Full-stack People Ops/HR experience
• Experience sourcing, recruiting, and hiring for net new Heads of Department, Individual Contributors, Sr. Level, Management Level, and C-Suite positions
• Self-starter, ability to think on your own, and creatively solve problems
• Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent understanding of sourcing passive candidates with a keen ability to use data to drive passive candidate outreach to conversion
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• Effective communication skills (influential across written, verbal, and presentation)
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities
• In-house recruiting and people ops experience is a must

What We Look For

• A passion for cultivating authentic connections
• Individuals who embody a winning attitude
• A mindset fueled by curiosity
• Determination to hustle and overcome challenges
• An infectious enthusiasm and adaptability
• Boundless energy and relentless tenacity

The targeted total comp range for this role is: $100,000-$130,000 (including performance bonus and stock option grant). Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team and geographic location. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive will be finalized at the offer. The pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company.

Why you'll love Inspira

• Amazing people with a great vision and values
• Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly
• Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
• Flexible Paid-time Off
• Ownership - Significant Company Equity as part of a compensation package
• Learning and Development Budget
• Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
• Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.