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Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

ASPCA
parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States
Aug 08, 2025

Summary:

Overview:

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role recruiting, selecting and hiring talented staff for the ASPCA, the nation's first and leading animal welfare organization, where for more than 150 years, we've been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect millions of lives in the fight against animal cruelty.

Who We Are

Our People ARE the ASPCA. The People Team (HR) at the ASPCA enables the organization to thrive by empowering and valuing every team member and providing an exceptional workplace across our varied disciplines. To make the greatest impact on animals, we must support the people who do the work, so our staff feel investment from the organization and can effectively prioritize and engage with our mission, work together, and develop the skills and capabilities necessary to achieve our goals. With engaged and committed staff, we can successfully serve the ASPCA's guiding vision that animals in the United States live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

What You'll Do

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for partnering with hiring managers to build strong and diverse talent pipelines and support the full hiring process for open positions across the ASPCA. This position will not only provide direct recruitment support to open positions in their portfolio but will also support key sourcing and operations tasks across all positions to support the Talent Acquisition Team and expand the ASPCA's recruitment efforts.

If you have a passion for building and implementing best in class recruitment and hiring tools, infusing principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into hiring practices, leading strategic projects and collecting data to drive work, and caring deeply about the quality of the experience for candidates and hiring managers alike, apply today!

Where and When You'll Work

  • This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States. Candidates based in New York City who are willing and able to occasionally work on-site at the ASPCA's NYC-based offices and support NYC-based events are preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% annually, as needed.

What You'll Get

Compensation

The target hiring range is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee's primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. You canview which zone appliesto you based on your location (aspca.app.box.com/v/aspcazonetable). For questions regarding locations not on the list, please send an email toCareers@aspca.orgfor more information.

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

  • Zone 1: $75,000-$80,000 annually

  • Zone 2: $83,000-$88,000 annually

  • Zone 3: $91,000-$97,000 annually

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don't have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
  • Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
  • Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
  • Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to:

Hiring & Client Support

  • Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for an assigned portfolio of teams across the ASPCA: help develop accurate and compelling job descriptions and scorecards, design effective and inclusive interview processes, craft assignments and questions to collect the right evidence, and help make thoughtful hiring decisions
  • Coach hiring managers and help design and facilitate trainings on all aspects of hiring, including but not limited to effective interview techniques, model effective interviewing, and guide them through evidence-based decision-making
  • Oversee recruitment efforts for positions within your portfolio and proactively build a pipeline of exceptional and diverse talent for roles on staff, including identifying, meeting with, and cultivating top talent for future roles and collaborate across departments to engage staff in the hiring process
  • Stay abreast of best practices and develop and share new hiring resources as needed to equip hiring managers to more effectively navigate the hiring process and hire top talent

Recruitment Strategy & Sourcing Support

  • Develop and execute key recruitment and sourcing efforts for roles within portfolio and other critical positions as needed, including posting on job boards, proactive resume mining, coordinating and tabling at on-site events, and other engagement strategies as needed to help build critical talent pipelines
  • Collaborate with the Director, Candidate & Community Engagement to support recruitment and engagement of critical roles at events, on social media, with our online talent community, and with other key stakeholders as needed
  • Build relationships with key internal/external partners to assure that our outreach is inclusive and our talent pipelines are robust and diverse

Operations & Administrative Support

  • Complete key operations tasks for roles as assigned , including application review, phone screens, interview scheduling, onboarding, job description maintenance, reference check and background check review and adjudications and more as assigned
  • Utilize our applicant tracking system (Workday) and maintain other tracking and reporting systems to ensure our hiring process is efficient and effective, and that hiring data is accurate
  • Manage an efficient hiring process, ensuring that hiring manager's needs are met and that candidates move expeditiously through the process, minimizing time spent in process and ensuring frequent communication throughout the hire process

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience required
  • 5 or more years of professional experience; minimum of 2 years in a talent acquisition or similar hiring-focused role required
  • Experience directly supporting Hiring Managers through full-cycle recruitment strongly preferred
  • Experience working in and/or hiring for non-profit organizations strongly preferred; experience working in and/or hiring for animal welfare organizations is a plus
  • Experience developing and implementing direct outreach and recruitment strategies (required) (e.g. resume mining, email marketing, social media recruitment, job fairs, recruitment events, etc.)
  • Experience supporting talent acquisition operation and logistics tasks is strongly preferred (e.g. background checks, reference checks, creating/sending offer letters, etc.)
  • Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System required; prior experience utilizing Workday a plus

Qualifications

  • Ability to deliver results in a high-volume hiring environment with various hard-to-fill positions, with a track record of sourcing, selecting and driving top talent to join an organization
  • Proficient with technology and ability to quickly learn and utilize new software; experience with Excel, Airtable and Canva is a plus. Strong typing skills and ability to take scripted notes.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders nationwide, in both remote and on-site settings, and to influence and motivate people to desired outcomes based on data and hiring best practices
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and meets deadlines, with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to develop and facilitate adult training and learning opportunities, ensuring participants are engaged and comprehend material presented
  • Ability to think strategically and utilize data to drive measurable results; comfort utilizing various data tracking tools
  • Ability to strategically drive work and oversee key projects aligned to evolving business needs, with proficiency with project management tools and best practices
  • Ability to effectively respond to challenges and make adjustments based on feedback
  • Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values, behavioral competencies, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details.

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelors

Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act:
Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees' protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Indiana Applicants: Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at careers@aspca.org. Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office: (317) 232-2600 | Toll Free: (800) 628-2909; Hearing Impaired: (800) 743-3333 | Fax: (317) 232-6580; E-mail: icrc@crc.in.gov | Website: www.in.gov/icrc. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone: 463-999-1240; Fax: 317-226-7953; TTY: 1-800-669-6820;ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122.

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