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About the Role
The Talent Acquisition team is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned client groups and partner with hiring managers. This role is for an experienced recruiter who can independently manage multiple requisitions, build candidate pipelines, and provide guidance throughout the recruiting process. The Specialist will develop sourcing strategies, ensure a positive candidate experience, and contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process from intake and sourcing through interviews, offer, and close.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, clarify role requirements, and establish recruiting strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates through various sourcing channels.
- Proactively source candidates for specialized, niche, and hard-to-fill positions.
- Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidates based on role requirements, experience, skills, and fit.
- Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers.
- Provide hiring managers with regular updates on pipeline activity, market feedback, and recruiting challenges.
- Serve as a recruiting resource to hiring managers, providing guidance on candidate profiles and sourcing approaches.
- Manage assigned requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
- Ensure job descriptions are accurate, current, and aligned with business needs.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager on recruiting process improvements and candidate experience initiatives.
- Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
- Track recruiting activity and assist with analyzing pipeline and recruiting metrics.
- Support key Talent Acquisition programs, including the Employee Referral Program, Internal Mobility, and Summer Internship Program.
- Build relationships with external agencies, universities, professional organizations, and industry networks.
- Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Talent Acquisition and HR.
- May provide informal guidance and support to Talent Acquisition Associates or Coordinators.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within fashion, retail, consumer products, or a comparable fast-paced industry.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and engaging both active and passive candidates.
- Experience managing multiple requisitions across different business functions or client groups.
- Experience with ADP or a similar Applicant Tracking System required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms preferred.
- Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting tools is a plus.
Skills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Sourcing
- Candidate engagement
- Applicant Tracking System management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Recruiting metrics and reporting
Location
- NYC office
Work Type
- Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day from home)
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000-80,000
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time-off policy
- Career opportunities
About the Company
- Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel.
- Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands.
- With a presence in more than 80 countries, Steve Madden operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses.
- The company is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit.