Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistOffice Status: Hybrid NYC or Morristown, NJ;4 days/week onsite, with potential flexibility to 3 days after establishing performancePay Rate: $45Contract Length: TemporaryABOUT THE ROLEA financial services organization is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner closely with business leaders and manage recruiting activity across multiple areas of the organization. This is a relationship-driven recruiting role requiring someone who can understand business needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and confidently advise hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of recruiting or sales-related experience, with corporate recruiting experience strongly preferred. Experience recruiting within banking or financial services is highly valued, particularly exposure to Commercial Banking, Credit, or Treasury.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Execute recruiting plans designed to attract qualified candidates across multiple business areas.
• Source candidates through job boards, databases, networking, referrals, social media, direct sourcing, university recruiting, and other channels.
• Identify and engage both active and passive candidates to build strong talent pipelines.
• Review resumes and assess candidates against position requirements.
• Conduct thorough candidate interviews and provide informed recommendations to hiring managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruiting process and for future opportunities.
• Develop relationships with community organizations, recruiting partners, and other external resources to expand diverse candidate pipelines.
• Manage recruiting activity and maintain accurate candidate and process information within the ATS.
• Prepare and present offers to selected candidates and help facilitate the offer process.
• Coordinate required background checks and ensure candidates complete pre-employment requirements.
• Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to business stakeholders while managing multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of cumulative recruiting or sales-related experience.
• Corporate recruiting experience required;agency-only recruiting backgrounds are not preferred.
• Recruiting experience within banking or financial services strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions or business units.
• Exposure to Commercial Banking, Credit, or Treasury is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proven sourcing experience using multiple recruiting channels and techniques.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Outstanding communication, influencing, and presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic-to-intermediate PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor s degree in Business or a related discipline preferred.