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Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fusco Personnel Inc.

Albany, NY

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Applicant Tracking System, Business Skills, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Screening, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Finance, Follow Through, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Market Trend Analysis, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Process Management, Project Engineering, Public Administration, Recruiting Strategy, Reference Verification, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Sourcing Strategy, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Albany, NY
 
We’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment efforts and act as a strategic partner to hiring managers across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys solving complex hiring challenges, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Drive hiring strategy. Build exceptional teams. Make an impact.
 
This is a full-time, contract opportunity to take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while influencing hiring strategy and process excellence.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, candidate communications, reference checks, offer development, and onboarding transition
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles
  • Provide expert guidance on recruiting strategy, talent market trends, candidate evaluation, and compensation alignment
  • Develop and refine job descriptions, screening criteria, interview guides, and evaluation tools
  • Conduct resume reviews and recruiter screens to assess qualifications and overall fit
  • Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, including scheduling, candidate preparation, and stakeholder communication
  • Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through proactive communication and strong process management
  • Manage offer processes in collaboration with People Experience, Finance, and hiring leaders
  • Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for high-volume, niche, and hard-to-fill roles
  • Leverage diverse sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, professional networks, and direct outreach
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in a high-volume, internal Talent Acquisition function
  • Experience recruiting for Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Private Equity, and corporate roles
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
  • Strong talent assessment and interviewing capabilities
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into effective recruiting strategies
  • Excellent relationship management skills with a strong customer service mindset
  • Sound judgment and confident decision-making ability
  • High attention to detail with exceptional follow-through
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity while delivering timely results
  • Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
  • Commitment to professionalism, equity, confidentiality, and a positive candidate experience
  • Proven success in high-volume, fast-paced, and process-driven environments
 
Salary Range
$30.00-$40.00/hr
 
Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.
 
Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.
 
Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer
 

About the Company

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Fusco Personnel Inc.

Fusco Personnel is an award winning Recruiting Firm and NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) serving the Capital Region since 1994. We specialize in executive searches, mid-level recruits, human resources consulting, as well as, temporary/contract and temp-to-hire staffing.

Fusco Personnel’s areas of expertise include information technology, finance, sales, human resources, accounting, engineering, bio-tech, clinical/non-clinical healthcare, and administrative/clerical personnel.

Our superior service combined with our highly qualified, vetted candidates set us apart from other firms. There is never a fee to applicants.

Recruiting Talent and Culture

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://fuscopersonnel.net/