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, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer). The Role
At Inspira Education, 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 Talent Partner to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. You'll work directly with our founders to build a high-performance team that will define the future of our Series A ed-tech startup. This is more than just a recruiting 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 our company. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of specialized experience in recruitment 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 is an in-person role requiring 5 days/week in our NYC office (Gramercy).**
Why this role is 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
Responsibilities
Oversee the entire recruitment process, including creating job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, participating in interviews, checking references, verifying background checks, and preparing offer letters for successful candidates
Collaborate directly with our co-founders to identify and hire key leaders, while establishing effective recruitment strategies
Implement effective strategies to help our high-performing team grow; we are a Series A startup hiring for numerous new roles
You'll champion our story, ensuring Inspira is seen as a top destination for exceptional talent
We’re not looking for traditional recruiting. You’ll leverage creative approaches, data-driven insights, and hustle to bring in high-caliber candidates
Participate in the implementation of new and ongoing recruitment initiatives, utilizing innovative and creative approaches to engage and hire key members of our team
Report on recruitment activities weekly, preparing updates for review with the founding team and other assigned hiring managers
Work in sync with the management team to ensure we are delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Ensure compliance with recruiting processes by collaborating with HR and hiring managers to foster strong relationships
Create comprehensive sourcing reports, and data sheets for pipeline pass-throughs, and assess the quality of candidate and hiring data
Assist in assessing organizational needs to support recruitment initiatives
Manage all external job postings for assigned roles
Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications
5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a scaling startup, we highly prefer candidates who have recruited for various departments, e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance, CS, etc. - 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
Proficiency with ATS technology - we use Greenhouse
Systems capabilities: Google Suite, LinkedIn, Slack
Strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines
Effective communication skills (influential across written, verbal, and presentation)
Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities
In-house, startup recruiting 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 compensation for this role is: $120k base + 20-30k bonus. Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities 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
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
Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group. 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.
