HR-Talent Acquisition Associate

Rising Ground•New York, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rising Ground is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to support Human Resources talent acquisition and onboarding programs. The role assists with sourcing and screening resumes, interviewing, onboarding, candidate and employee communications, responding to requests, maintaining ATS and HRIS data and personnel files, and supporting compliance and internal controls. The associate helps attract, hire, and retain talent across the organization and supports the people, processes, and technology used in recruiting and onboarding. This full-time hybrid position is based at the corporate office at 1333 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, with available schedules of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Employees must work in person in New York City at least three days per week and may need to travel to other Rising Ground sites. Rising Ground was founded in 1831 and provides programs and services to children, adults, and families across New York City and Westchester. The organization reports serving more than 72,000 individuals each year through 101 programs across 138 sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.
Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or Human Resources.
Proficiency with business software, including recruitment systems (ATS), Google Apps, MS Suite, and HRIS, or the ability to learn; ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance and best-practice recommendations.
Problem-solving skills to resolve issues and troubleshoot as needed.
Ability to maintain focus and deliver project work by established deadlines.
Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to multitask effectively.
Discretion when handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to adapt to change, learn quickly, and demonstrate technology aptitude and excellent customer service.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to work in person in New York City at least three days per week.
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for an average of 15–20 open requisitions at a time, from intake through offer and onboarding handoff, across multiple departments.
Partner with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs.
Write and refresh clear, accurate, and inclusive job postings.
Source active and passive candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, networking, the ATS database, and community partnerships such as Workforce1.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Conduct preliminary phone screens and manage recruitment activities, including interview coordination, reference checks, and candidate communications.
Provide timely hiring-status updates to candidates and hiring managers.
Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career fairs, campus recruiting, and hiring events.
Review employee documentation and support background checks, ensuring required clearances and compliance requirements meet agency and funder standards.
Facilitate onboarding for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff.
Deliver a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through orientation.
Participate in recruitment projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.