Recruiting Specialist
Education.com
People & HR
San Mateo, CA, USA
USD 71k-80k / year
Posted on Apr 16, 2026
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a motivated Recruiting Specialist to join our team. In this junior level role, you will focus on the vital early stages of our hiring process. Working alongside recruiters and hiring managers, you’ll learn the details of our hiring needs and will serve as a primary reviewer for incoming job applications.
Our ideal candidate is organized and detail oriented with excellent communication skills. With a solid working knowledge of recruiting, you understand how to move candidates through various stages and are comfortable navigating the fast-paced nature of high-volume application review. You have a keen eye for spotting potential and can quickly identify top talent even when managing a large and diverse pipeline of applicants.
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
What You'll Be Doing
About IXL Learning
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
Our ideal candidate is organized and detail oriented with excellent communication skills. With a solid working knowledge of recruiting, you understand how to move candidates through various stages and are comfortable navigating the fast-paced nature of high-volume application review. You have a keen eye for spotting potential and can quickly identify top talent even when managing a large and diverse pipeline of applicants.
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
What You'll Be Doing
- Review inbound applications and evaluate qualifications against defined criteria to help identify top candidates
- Participate in kickoff meetings with recruiters and hiring managers to align on ideal profiles and screening criteria
- Periodically assist with initial candidate phone screens to assess candidate skills, experience and culture fit
- Collaborate with recruiting team members and hiring managers to understand evolving business needs and continue to calibrate on candidate profiles
- Provide a seamless and efficient candidate experience that results in a positive impression of IXL Learning, regardless of the outcome
- Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse ATS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-2 years of relevant recruiting experience
- Experience with screening candidate resumes and assessing skills and qualifications
- Experience in conducting qualifying phone screens is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS, Google Suite
- Passionate about education and technology
About IXL Learning
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.