HR-Talent Acquisition Associate

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

22d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Associate supports the Human Resources department in carrying out programs and procedures for Rising Ground employees. The role sources and screens candidates, conducts interviews, supports onboarding, responds to employee requests and questions, maintains ATS and HRIS databases and personnel files, and supports compliance and internal controls. As part of the People team, the associate helps attract, hire, and retain talent. The position recruits for entry-level roles across multiple departments, builds candidate pipelines, and uses varied sourcing approaches, including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and community partnerships. It coordinates recruitment events and provides a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through orientation. The associate also facilitates onboarding for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff and partners with program leaders and hiring managers on job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor; responsibilities may change with or without notice. This is a full-time hybrid position based in New York City, with work Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be authorized to work in the U.S., able to work in person in NYC, and able to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required. The salary range is $60,000–$65,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.
2–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or Human Resources.
Experience participating in recruitment projects.
Proficiency in business software, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, and HRIS platforms, or ability to learn them.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and best practices.
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues and troubleshoot as needed.
Ability to stay focused and meet project deadlines.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Sound discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
Adaptability, quick learning, aptitude for technology, and a strong customer service attitude.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Nice To Haves

ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Source, screen, interview, and support onboarding for qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
Use recruitment strategies including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources such as Workforce1.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
Provide a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through orientation.
Facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff.
Partner with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs.
Respond to employee requests and questions.
Maintain ATS and HRIS databases and personnel files.
Support compliance and internal controls.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.