Talent Specialist

Eataly North America•New York, NY

About The Position

The Talent Specialist supports Eataly’s Corporate Talent and Culture Team throughout the recruiting process. The role coordinates interviews, conducts initial candidate screenings, manages candidate communications and records, supports requisition administration, reviews resumes against established qualifications, and helps maintain an organized and consistent candidate experience. The Talent Specialist conducts initial candidate screens and interviews using established guidelines and provides feedback and recommendations to the Senior Recruiter. The position reports directly to the Senior Recruiter and is a temporary three-month assignment.

Requirements

Administrative, recruiting, Human Resources, customer service, or related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to assess candidate qualifications against established requirements and communicate clear, objective feedback.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle candidate and business information professionally and confidentially.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Professionalism and sound judgment when interacting with candidates and hiring teams.
Ability to work according to the schedule established for the temporary assignment.
Ability to manage scheduling, email, interviewing, and Applicant Tracking System activity throughout the workday.
Ability to conduct candidate interviews by phone or video and participate in virtual or in-person interview activities as required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of candidate and company information.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting interviews, candidate screens, or structured conversations.
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System.

Responsibilities

Coordinate interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams, including calendars, invitations, and logistics.
Conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, interest, availability, and alignment with established role requirements.
Document interview feedback and provide timely recommendations and candidate summaries to the Senior Recruiter.
Manage candidate communications, follow-up, and progress through each stage of the recruiting process.
Post, update, and close requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System.
Review resumes against established job qualifications and advance appropriate profiles to the Senior Recruiter.
Maintain accurate candidate records, interview schedules, feedback, statuses, and recruiting documentation.
Monitor open requisitions and interview activity and escalate scheduling conflicts, candidate concerns, or process delays.
Partner with the Senior Recruiter and hiring teams to support a timely, professional, and positive candidate experience.
Follow established recruiting processes, interview guidelines, and candidate evaluation criteria to promote consistency and fairness.
Support recruiting reporting, tracking, and administrative activities as needed.
Support Talent and Culture projects and recruiting administration as assigned.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.