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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
75K-80K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
75K-80K Annually
Mid level
Manages full-cycle talent acquisition, including requisition approvals, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, candidate communications, offer negotiations, background checks, documentation, and transition to onboarding. Partners with hiring managers and internal stakeholders, maintains recruiting records and pipelines, communicates trends, protects confidential information, and ensures compliance with company policies and employment requirements.
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*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.


BASIC FUNCTION:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, interview, and hire top talent.


 Work Performed:

  • Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team needs, qualifications, and the desired candidate profile.
  • Initiate and manage Requests to Fill (RTFs), ensuring all required Finance and internal approvals are obtained.
  • Manage job postings on company career page and other job boards.
  • Source, review, and screen applicants using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to identify qualified candidates.
  • Identify and communicate recruiting trends and opportunities to enhance the talent pool
  • Conduct candidate interviews in partnership with hiring managers and interview panels.
  • Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and maintaining a positive candidate experience.
  • Coordinate and collect interview feedback and facilitate the candidate evaluation and selection process.
  • Partner with hiring managers to evaluate candidates, discuss recommendations, and support hiring decisions.
  • Manage employment offer discussions and negotiations within established company guidelines and approval parameters.
  • Partner with the administrative team to coordinate offer letters and required hiring and pre-employment documentation.
  • Initiate and collect all required approvals, documentation, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate, requisition, recruiting information and related documentation.
  • Provide regular updates to hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, and hiring progress.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to HR operations and onboarding.
  • Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information and conduct all recruiting activities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
  • Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned


Minimum Requirements:

Education level required: Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Five years’ direct relevant experience can be substituted for degree requirement.

Experience Required: Minimum of three years of relevant talent acquisition experience, including managing the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing through offer and hire.

Knowledge Required: Strong sourcing, candidate assessment, interviewing, and recruiting skills; experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting tools; excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and employees at all levels; strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment; Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and follow processes through completion; strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity; ability to work effectively and independently and demonstrate initiative, accountability, and follow-through; ability to exercise professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion

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