Application Guide

How to Apply for Talent Manager

at Omni Institute

🏢 About Omni Institute

Omni Institute is a nonprofit consultancy uniquely positioned at the intersection of research and social change, working directly with nonprofits, philanthropies, and government agencies to build a more equitable society. Unlike traditional consultancies, Omni focuses exclusively on mission-driven organizations, offering candidates the opportunity to apply their talent expertise toward measurable social impact rather than corporate profit.

About This Role

As Talent Manager at Omni Institute, you'll be the operational backbone of their people operations, managing everything from recruitment through performance management while actively supporting their EDI initiatives. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape the team that delivers Omni's research and capacity-building services to social sector clients, ensuring they have the right talent to advance equity-focused work.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing candidate pipelines for open research consultant roles, followed by preparing materials for Omni's internal staffing committee meeting. In the afternoon, you could be updating Lattice with staff profile changes, coordinating interview schedules across time zones, and documenting performance review completion rates—all while ensuring EDI principles are integrated throughout each process.

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🎯 Who Omni Institute Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years in talent functions with specific experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments, not just corporate HR
  • Can demonstrate concrete examples of building EDI initiatives through diverse hiring practices, equitable policies, or inclusive culture programs
  • Has hands-on experience with full-cycle recruitment including sourcing passive candidates for specialized roles (like researchers or evaluators)
  • Is proficient with people management platforms like Lattice and can manage data entry from demographic surveys with precision

📝 Tips for Applying to Omni Institute

1

Quantify your experience with EDI initiatives—instead of saying 'promoted diversity,' specify 'increased candidate diversity by X% through targeted sourcing at HBCUs'

2

Tailor your resume to highlight nonprofit or social sector experience, even if volunteer-based, since Omni serves exclusively mission-driven organizations

3

Mention any experience with consulting or professional services staffing, as you'll facilitate Omni's internal consulting staffing committee

4

Demonstrate your Lattice platform proficiency or similar HRIS experience—this is specifically mentioned in the job description

5

Research and reference Omni's specific client sectors (nonprofits, philanthropies, government agencies) to show you understand their ecosystem

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for and experience with EDI initiatives in talent management, with specific examples', 'How your recruitment experience aligns with hiring for research/evaluation roles (common at a consultancy like Omni)', 'Your project management skills in coordinating complex processes like performance management cycles', "Why you're drawn to applying talent management skills in a nonprofit consultancy rather than corporate setting"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Omni's specific service areas (research, evaluation, capacity building) and recent projects from their website
  • → The social sector organizations they serve (nonprofits, philanthropies, government agencies) to understand their talent needs
  • → Their 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure and how it differs from for-profit consultancies
  • → Any public statements or case studies about their EDI commitments or initiatives
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach sourcing diverse candidates for research/evaluation roles in the social sector?
2 Describe a time you implemented an EDI initiative in talent management and how you measured its impact
3 How would you manage competing priorities between recruitment, performance management, and committee facilitation?
4 What experience do you have with Lattice or similar people platforms for data management and reporting?
5 How would you adapt recruitment strategies for a remote nonprofit consultancy versus an in-person corporate environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate recruitment experience without connecting it to nonprofit/social sector context
  • Using generic EDI language without specific examples of initiatives you've implemented or contributed to
  • Overlooking the technical/platform requirements (like Lattice) or project management aspects of the role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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