Talent Acquisition Specialist

Steve Madden•New York, NY

22d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned client groups and partners with hiring managers across the business. The role independently manages multiple requisitions, builds candidate pipelines, advises hiring managers, develops sourcing strategies, delivers a positive candidate experience, and contributes to recruiting process improvements. The Specialist works with the Talent Acquisition Manager and broader HR team on recruiting initiatives while owning day-to-day recruiting activity and assigned projects. The position is based in the NYC office, with four days on-site and one day working from home.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and engaging active and passive candidates.
Experience managing multiple requisitions across different business functions or client groups.
Experience with ADP or a similar Applicant Tracking System.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Recruiting experience in fashion, retail, consumer products, or a comparable fast-paced industry.
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruiting process for assigned client groups, from intake and sourcing through interviews, offer, and close.
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, clarify role requirements, and establish effective recruiting strategies.
Develop and maintain pipelines of active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels.
Proactively source candidates for specialized, niche, and hard-to-fill positions.
Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidates based on role requirements, experience, skills, and overall fit.
Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
Provide hiring managers with regular updates on pipeline activity, market feedback, candidate availability, and recruiting challenges.
Advise hiring managers on candidate profiles, sourcing approaches, and the recruiting process.
Manage assigned requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System and ensure accurate, timely updates.
Ensure job descriptions are accurate, current, and aligned with business needs.
Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager on process improvements, candidate experience initiatives, and team projects.
Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives, including career fairs, university recruiting, job postings, and recruitment marketing.
Track recruiting activity and help analyze pipeline and recruiting metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Support the Employee Referral Program, Internal Mobility, and Summer Internship Program.
Build relationships with external agencies, universities, professional organizations, and industry networks as needed.
Contribute to Talent Acquisition and HR special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
May provide informal guidance and support to Talent Acquisition Associates or Coordinators.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.