Who We Are
At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level; whether it’s cash, check, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It’s how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K–12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America.
If you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.
About The RoleThe Director, Talent Acquisition leads the strategy, infrastructure, and execution of KEV’s hiring engine across North America. This role is accountable for building a scalable, data-driven recruitment function that attracts top talent, strengthens KEV’s employer brand, and ensures an exceptional candidate and hiring‑manager experience.
This leader oversees all full‑cycle recruiting activities while designing long‑term talent strategies. The Director manages and develops a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and spearheads talent acquisition initiatives. This role plays a critical part in helping KEV scale by operationalizing best‑in‑class hiring practices, optimizing our recruitment technology stack, and partnering closely with executives and leaders to forecast talent needs and deliver high‑quality hires that align with our culture and business goals.
- Build and execute KEV’s enterprise‑wide talent acquisition strategy aligned to business goals and growth plans
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of TA Specialists to ensure consistent, high‑quality hiring delivery
- Establish recruiting operational standards, managing hiring‑manager expectations, and organizational hiring principles
- Implement consistent interviewing frameworks, structured assessments, and competency‑based evaluation processes
- Drive improvements in time‑to‑hire, offer acceptance and efficacy of referral programs
- Directly lead recruitment cycle for executive and key senior-level roles
- Partner with Finance, ELT and functional leaders to anticipate talent needs based on organizational growth and workforce planning
- Build scalable pipelines for high‑priority roles, succession‑critical roles, and hard‑to‑fill positions
- Elevate KEV’s employer brand through digital presence, storytelling, recruitment marketing, and employee advocacy
- Ensure a world‑class, values‑aligned candidate journey from application through offer acceptance
- Optimize tools and workflows within KEV’s HR technology ecosystem
- Leverage recruiting analytics to inform business decisions, measure funnel effectiveness, and guide continuous improvement
- 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 3+ years leading a recruiting team
- Proven success building or scaling a TA function within a high‑growth technology organization
- Deep knowledge of full‑cycle recruitment, including technical hiring, leadership recruiting, and competency‑based interviewing
- Strong ability to partner with executive leaders, influence decision‑making, and drive alignment across functions
- Experience building employer brand initiatives and implementing data‑driven talent acquisition strategies
- Skilled in optimizing recruiting systems, leveraging analytics, and improving operational rigor
- Highly organized, execution‑focused, and comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on recruiting when needed
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home.
- Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure.
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
Salary Range - $150,000-175,000
In addition, this role is eligible for variable pay that is based on company and individual performance, with actual payout amounts calculated and paid on an annual basis.
Note: We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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