Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition
Galileo Learning
Job Description
<p>As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/galileo-learning">Galileo Learning</a>, you will lead the strategy and execution for hiring across all areas of the organization—Summer Staff, Camp Leadership, and Headquarters roles.</p><p>You will partner closely within the People Team and with Cross-Functional Leaders to ensure consistency in hiring practices, data integrity, and strategic use of our recruiting systems. You will be accountable for ensuring hiring goals and deadlines are met, so that both HQ and camps are fully staffed on time and in alignment with company objectives.</p><p>Your role balances strategic planning with hands-on leadership—designing and executing recruitment strategies, building diverse candidate pipelines, and ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. You'll also lead Galileo's employer brand efforts, ensuring our voice and values are reflected across all hiring processes and recruiting channels.</p><h3>Why this Role Matters</h3><p>This role powers the operational foundation that makes Galileo's mission possible. By designing robust, scalable multi-channel recruitment strategies and managing a highly cohesive talent engine, the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition ensures that all program and operational teams are staffed with high-quality, mission-aligned talent on schedule. You will act as a driving force for equity, employer brand excellence, and data-backed recruitment optimization across the entire organization.</p><h3>You will be Accountable For</h3><h3>Leadership & Management</h3><ul><li><p>Oversee hiring progress towards goals, ensuring that goals for staff quality, hiring timelines, and headcount are met across all departments.</p></li><li><p>Manage, coach, and develop year-round direct reports, setting priorities, timelines, and success measures for each hiring category.</p></li><li><p>Oversee indirect seasonal recruiting staff during high-volume hiring seasons, ensuring effective onboarding, training, and performance management.</p></li><li><p>Build a cohesive, collaborative TA team culture that fosters high performance, shared learning, and continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><h3>Recruiting Strategy & Execution</h3><ul><li><p>Design and implement annual and seasonal recruiting and selection plans in partnership with the head of People and other collaborators.</p></li><li><p>Drive applicant volume, conversion rates, time-to-fill, and cost-per-hire goals across all hiring categories.</p></li><li><p>Guide sourcing strategy talent through job boards, social media, partnerships, community outreach, and referral programs to build diverse candidate pools.</p></li><li><p>Oversee vendor relationships and external recruiting partners to ensure cost per hire remains within set targets.</p></li></ul><h3>Employer Branding & Candidate Experience</h3><ul><li><p>Design, create, and execute a unified employer brand strategy that highlig