Contract Talent Associate (Temporary)

Lola Blankets•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Contract Talent Associate to support our hiring efforts during a period of growth. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role will own the operational execution of recruiting — ensuring hiring processes run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building structure and clarity, and takes pride in creating a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring teams. You will partner closely with functional leaders to help orchestrate hiring from role creation through offer stage while maintaining strong operational rigor behind the scenes.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, or HR operations
Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse strongly preferred)
Experience posting and managing roles on LinkedIn or similar platforms
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
High attention to detail and strong follow-through
Comfortable managing multiple open roles and priorities simultaneously
Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment preferred
Experience supporting cross-functional hiring (marketing, design, product, operations, etc.)
Interest in growing within People & Culture or Talent Operations

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers and the Head of People & Culture
Create and post open roles across LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms
Own day-to-day administration of Greenhouse (ATS), including: Creating and managing job requisitions
Maintaining accurate candidate pipelines and stages
Ensuring data accuracy and system organization
Maintain recruiting documentation, templates, and workflows
Partner with Heads of Departments to support and orchestrate hiring processes across teams
Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics as needed
Track candidate progress and ensure timely feedback collection
Help keep hiring timelines on track and stakeholders aligned on next steps
Serve as an operational partner to hiring managers throughout the hiring lifecycle
Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience
Communicate clearly with candidates regarding scheduling and process updates
Help reinforce consistent hiring practices across teams
Support implementation of scalable hiring processes as the company grows
Help maintain reporting and hiring status updates for leadership