Associate, Talent Acquisition (Temp)

NEW ERA CAP • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New Era Cap is seeking a temporary Associate, Talent Acquisition to provide administrative and operational support to its Talent Acquisition team within a fast-paced, growing Human Resources department. The role supports recruitment and onboarding activities and helps provide a seamless, positive experience for candidates, hiring managers, and employees. It is a four-month assignment based 100% on-site at New Era Cap’s headquarters in downtown Buffalo, NY, five days per week.

The position is suited to someone interested in helping others and building a foundation in Human Resources. The Associate provides customer service, supports day-to-day Talent Acquisition operations, handles confidential matters with discretion, and contributes to improvements in recruiting, onboarding, and candidate experience processes.

Requirements

• One to three years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred; relevant job experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn and use new systems.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with people at various organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive approach; ability to adapt to change and act with urgency and persistence.
• Creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Commitment to demonstrating New Era’s Mission, Vision, and Brand Values.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting principles, sourcing techniques, and interviewing best practices.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, scheduling tools, and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruiting environments.
• Experience with Canva and Asana.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes, including posting jobs, updating applicant tracking system data, scheduling virtual and in-person interviews, and communicating status updates to candidates.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to deliver a positive and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for the Talent Acquisition team.
• Assist with onboarding, including coordinating IT requests, preparing new-hire documentation, coordinating new-hire announcements and gifts, and supporting a smooth first-day experience.
• Process candidate reimbursements.
• Support continuous improvement of recruiting, onboarding, and candidate-experience processes.
• Keep sensitive matters confidential.
• Respond to general inquiries and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid parking.
• Exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear.
• On-site professional development opportunities.
• Casual work environment that celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level