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Recruiting Specialist

IXL Learning and Careers
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a highly motivated Recruiting Specialist to join our team. As a Recruiting Specialist at IXL, you will work side by side with recruiters within IXL to understand business needs, and to help execute creative strategies to identify top talent to work toward our mission of improving learning for all students globally.

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, a solutions-oriented problem solver who is tuned into details and has top notch communication skills.

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

  • Manage the top of funnel candidate activity to include reviewing inbound candidate applications and evaluating qualifications to identify the strongest candidates based on defined criteria
  • Conduct initial candidate phone screens to assess candidate skills, experience and culture fit
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and timely communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the hiring process
  • Perform full cycle recruiting for select assigned positions as needed
  • Maintain a seamless and efficient candidate experience that results in a positive impression of IXL Learning, regardless of the outcome

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 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
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS, Google Suite
  • Passionate about education and technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $71,000 to $80,000 benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

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.

Salary : $71,000 - $80,000

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