Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

Galileo Learning’s mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world.

We provide out-of-school enrichment programs that build innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence across a variety of offerings. We run neighborhood summer day camps for families, deliver expanded learning programs for school districts, and empower educational institutions and service providers with curriculum and instructional support.

We bring our mission to life through the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA): combining mindset, process, and knowledge to drive meaningful outcomes for students and for each other. This shows up in how we collaborate, make decisions, and continuously improve our work.

We are:

• Visionary: We think beyond what exists today and work toward what’s possible.

• Courageous: We take ownership, make decisions with imperfect information, and lean into challenges.

• Collaborative: We work across teams and perspectives, assuming positive intent and building strong partnerships.

• Determined: We follow through, hold a high bar for quality, and stay focused on delivering results that matter for our students and partners

• Reflective: We learn from experience, use data and feedback to improve, and continuously evolve how we work.

We operate with a high level of ownership and care for our work, our partners, and each other.

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Galileo Learning, you will lead the strategy and execution for hiring across all areas of the organization—Summer Staff, Camp Leadership, and Headquarters roles.

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.

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.

Why this Role Matters

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.

You will be Accountable For

Leadership & Management

• Oversee hiring progress towards goals, ensuring that goals for staff quality, hiring timelines, and headcount are met across all departments.

• Manage, coach, and develop year-round direct reports, setting priorities, timelines, and success measures for each hiring category.

• Oversee indirect seasonal recruiting staff during high-volume hiring seasons, ensuring effective onboarding, training, and performance management.

• Build a cohesive, collaborative TA team culture that fosters high performance, shared learning, and continuous improvement.

Recruiting Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement annual and seasonal recruiting and selection plans in partnership with the head of People and other collaborators.

• Drive applicant volume, conversion rates, time-to-fill, and cost-per-hire goals across all hiring categories.

• Guide sourcing strategy talent through job boards, social media, partnerships, community outreach, and referral programs to build diverse candidate pools.

• Oversee vendor relationships and external recruiting partners to ensure cost per hire remains within set targets.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Design, create, and execute a unified employer brand strategy that highlights Galileo as an employer of choice across various digital platforms and networks.

• Ensure the candidate journey is consistent, timely, and engaging from first contact to offer acceptance.

• Monitor candidate feedback and hiring manager satisfaction to continuously improve recruiting processes.

Collaboration & Process Alignment

• Collaborate with others to maintain consistent hiring practices, leverage recruiting systems effectively, and ensure data accuracy across all hiring pipelines.

• Partner with Field Operations, HQ department heads, and other leaders to align recruiting timelines and staffing levels to program needs.

• Prepare and lead the content for cross-functional hiring process reviews and annual debriefs to drive improvements across the organization.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to assess performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

• Provide regular progress updates and key insights to People Team leadership and cross-functional partners across the organization.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

• Inspired by Galileo's mission and purpose. Innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, deeply camp-inspired culture sound like things you're ready to explore or sign up for.

• 6+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 2 years leading a team or function, with proven ability to coach and develop direct reports.

• Commitment to equitable, bias-conscious hiring practices and familiarity with multi-state recruiting compliance considerations.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines across high-volume hiring cycles.

• An excellent communicator, adept at building relationships and collaborating across teams, who motivates their peers and team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated success owning multi-tier or high-volume hiring pipelines (seasonal, field, and corporate/HQ roles), and accountability for metrics such as time-to-fill, conversion, cost-per-hire, and headcount goals.

• Experience designing and deploying employer brand strategy across job boards, social media, and community or referral channels to build diverse candidate pools.

• Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting data, with the ability to translate metrics into process improvements; experience with SmartRecruiters a plus.

• A proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for developing efficient, scalable staffing solutions.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Work Location

[HQ Remote] This role is primarily remote, work-from-home, with preference given to the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Washington. 

[HQ GX] HQ staff may be expected to visit camp locations or clients to experience Camp Galileo and Galileo X Solutions first-hand. Occasionally, onsite events or meetings may also be required. 5 - 10% travel may be required, depending on location.

Schedule & Time Commitment

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week. While we prioritize work-life balance, there may be times when additional hours are necessary to meet deadlines and ensure the success of our programs. 

Compensation

We anticipate total compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be approximately $100,000 - $120,000, including base salary and variable compensation. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on multiple factors, including geography and professional experience.

Our pay practices are guided by a commitment to equity and informed by market benchmarking and internal audits to minimize bias and ensure fairness across all roles.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits that reflect our commitment to supporting diverse needs:

• No-cost medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options to add dependents available at cost)

• Vision and Dental Insurance 

• 401k benefits after 1 year of employment

• Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge. 

• Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)

• Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps

• Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps

• Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave planning

• Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and more! 

Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources team.

During the onboarding process, in accordance with applicable local and state requirements, you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, background check(s), and state-mandated training(s). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• operate a computer (including typing, reading)

• Seeing, hearing, and speaking, both nearby and at a distance

• Use hands and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and sitting

Equal Opportunity Employer

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.