Recruiting and Human Resources Specialist

About the Role

A mid-sized professional services organization is looking to hire an experienced Recruiting and HR Specialist responsible for managing both campus and lateral recruitment processes for new hires through their initial lifecycle stage. This role is based in Midtown, New York City, and requires presence in the office at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, including resume assessments and conducting initial interviews.
• Collaborate with recruitment agencies and internal partners to arrange interviews efficiently.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts with core campus institutions, organizing participation in career fairs, interviews, and group meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruiting agencies, handling scheduling and contract negotiations pragmatically.
• Create and update job descriptions, and manage job postings across platforms.
• Partner closely with firm executives to align recruiting strategies.
• Research and compile candidate pipelines for prospective hires.
• Draft offer letters, facilitate new hire orientations, and conduct follow-up check-ins with employees.
• Perform HR reporting tasks and support employee engagement activities.
• Undertake various ad hoc projects as business needs arise.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Bring 3 to 5 years of experience in HR or recruitment coordination roles.
• Preferably have background experience in consulting, finance, legal, or similar sectors.
• Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems, with strong technology and AI familiarity.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an ability to thrive in a high-paced environment.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.

Additional Information

Applicants should submit their resumes in MS Word format along with compensation expectations and include the job title within their application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.