Be the Bridge to Purposeful Work. Join Racker.

At Racker, for over 75 years, we've stood alongside people with disabilities and their families, promoting dignity, inclusion, and opportunity in every facet of life. We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager who shares our passion for building communities where all people know they belong, and is ready to champion people-first hiring that reflects our mission, values, and vision.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll lead the charge in finding, engaging, and hiring mission-aligned talent across all levels of our organization. Through strategic thinking, inclusive practices, and deep relationship-building, you'll ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve and the values we uphold.

As Talent Acquisition Manager, you will:

• Drive Strategy with Impact
  Lead the design and implementation of dynamic recruitment and onboarding systems aligned with Racker’s mission and future workforce needs.

• Champion Inclusion
  Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into every stage of the hiring journey. Collaborate with leaders to shape equitable processes and inclusive cultures.

• Build Community Partnerships
  Cultivate authentic relationships with local schools, colleges, workforce development agencies, advocacy groups, and community leaders to grow diverse pipelines of talent.

• Be a Trusted Coach
  Guide hiring managers and leaders in best practices, from inclusive job advertising to strength-based interviewing to bias-free selection.

• Lead with Innovation
  Stay ahead of workforce trends, tech, and tactics. Use data, storytelling, and human connection to continuously evolve our recruitment model.

• Foster Belonging
  Collaborate with current and former employees to co-create a culture where people don’t just work, they thrive.

Who You’ll Work With:

You’ll work closely with:

• HR colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and collaborative problem-solving

• Program leaders and hiring managers across the agency

• Community stakeholders and networks advancing workforce equity

• Passionate candidates ready to make a difference

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with a deep belief in inclusive hiring and equity-driven practices

• A relationship-builder who sees recruitment as community engagement

• A systems-thinker who loves improving processes without losing the human touch

• A coach and collaborator who empowers others to hire with purpose

• A mission-aligned professional eager to bring their full self to work

This is fully benefits eligible position, salaried within the range of $60,000-$80,000, depending on experience. 

• Leads the development of HR recruitment strategies; champions HR vision, mission and plan. 

• Develops and implements inclusive recruitment and retention strategies that align with Racker’s DEIA strategy. Serves as a leader in fostering an inclusive workplace culture. 

• Builds and sustains strategic partnerships with local schools, colleges, workforce development agencies, and community-based organizations to expand diverse and mission-aligned talent pipelines. 

• Collaborates with community leaders and networks to identify emerging workforce trends, promote employment opportunities, and support inclusive hiring initiatives. 

• Strengthens relationships with current and past employees, and stakeholders to create a community-based approach to recruitment and culture-building. 

• Coaches managers through recruitment strategies, from advertising to interviewing to hiring 

• Agency expert on ATS; monitoring, updating for best practices, efficiencies and compliance 

• Develop, implement and monitor recruiting data 

• Advisor for employment recruitment law, as well as agency policy communication, application and interpretation. 

• Ensures that compensation programs are competitive, non-discriminatory, and appropriately administered. 

• Ensures compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws, regulations, and agency policies & procedures as they relate to recruiting, including fingerprinting, background checks and reference checking. 

• Assumes responsibility for overseeing daily recruiting activities and performing administrative functions for the HR department. 

• Education/Certification:  Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least five years of human resource management or related experience 

• Skills/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills