Manager, Talent Acquisition & Communications

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

The Manager, Talent Acquisition & Communications, will oversee recruitment strategy and support crafting People Team communications that attract, support, and connect talent inside and outside the organization. Core responsibilities include directing the talent acquisition lifecycle, maintaining a consistent employer brand, driving innovative recruiting strategies, and producing impactful internal communications in partnership with the People Team.

• Directly manage and actively engage in a high-performing recruitment process for all US-based roles
• Collaborate with leaders to assess talent needs, mission critical-requirements, and role descriptions. 
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing best practices and resources
• Execute on new hire onboarding process within the HRIS
• Drive innovative recruitment techniques, including expanding into social networking communities, to maintain a robust talent pipeline
• Maintain and continuously evaluate strategic talent acquisition methods, strategies, and procedures, identifying areas for improvement
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, laws, and regulations to ensure organizational compliance and data integrity

• Maintain our employer brand, creating and maintaining materials that effectively communicate the company's value proposition from job description through offboarding
• Draft, edit, and distribute People Team communications (emails, Slack messages, guides, announcements) to ensure consistent tone, clarity, and employee engagement
• Partner with People Team members to translate complex HR programs, policies, and initiatives into clear, employee-friendly communications
• Foster strong relationships internally and deliver consistent results in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of professional experience, with 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, and strong demonstrated experience in employee or organizational communications 
• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, editing, presentation, and stakeholder management, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certifications/experience in business, communications, or a related area
• Critical and analytical thinking skills with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
• Proficient in various technology platforms and other related software; Lever and UKG Ready experience is a plus! 
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

• Work from the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
• Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.

Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.