About the Role
The Talent Acquisition Associate supports the Human Resources department in executing programs and procedures for employees, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, communication, and data management. This role is crucial for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent to achieve the company's vision.
Responsibilities
- Source, screen, interview, and support the onboarding of qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
- Utilize diverse recruitment strategies, including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
- Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
- Facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff.
- Collaborate with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or Human Resources.
- Proficiency in using business software applications including recruitment systems (ATS), Google Apps, MS Suite, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now is a plus).
- Knowledge of operative regulatory compliance and best practice recommendations.
- Skills in problem solving to provide issue resolution and troubleshoot where needed.
- Ability to maintain focus and produce project deliverables according to established deadlines.
- Exemplary time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to change.
- Quick learner with technology aptitude.
- Excellent customer service attitude.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC).
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required).
Skills
- Sourcing
- Screening
- Interviewing
- Onboarding
- Recruitment strategies
- Pipeline building
- Candidate experience management
- ATS proficiency
- HRIS proficiency
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Discretion
- Adaptability
- Technology aptitude
- Customer service
Location
- New York City (NYC)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote / flexible work options
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
About the Company
- Rising Ground's mission is to attract, hire and retain top talent to achieve our vision.
