Talent Acquisition Specialist

A 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.

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Office Status: Hybrid NYC or Morristown, NJ;4 days/week onsite, with potential flexibility to 3 days after establishing performance

Pay Rate: $45

Contract Length: Temporary

ABOUT THE ROLE

A 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.