Talent Acquisition Associate
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
Talent Acquisition Supervisor
Location:
New York, NY
Salary Range:
$60,000 – $65,000 annually
Employment Type:
Full Time
Start Date:
Immediate
About Us
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Associate supports the Human Resources department in carrying out programs and procedures for all Rising Ground employees, including sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, managing onboarding, responding to employee requests and questions, maintaining ATS and HRIS databases and personnel files, and supporting compliance and internal controls. As part of our People team, you’ll help us attract, hire, and retain the talent we need to achieve our vision.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Sourcing
- Source, screen, interview, and support the onboarding of qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
- Use diverse recruitment strategies, including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources such as Workforce1.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
- Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives to promote organizational visibility and attract top talent.
Onboarding & Candidate Experience
- Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, from initial outreach through orientation.
- Facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
Collaboration with Hiring Managers
- Partner with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.
- Minimum of 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 (ADP Workforce Now a plus), or the 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 with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Sound discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Adaptable and a quick learner, with an aptitude for technology and a strong customer service attitude.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No
Work Environment
- Hybrid
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hybrid position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
- Remote / flexible work options
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
Skills Required
- 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 with recruitment systems, Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, and HRIS platforms
- Knowledge of operational regulatory compliance and best practices
- Problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
- Ability to produce project deliverables by established deadlines
- Strong time-management, multitasking, attention to detail, and accuracy skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to adapt to change and learn technology quickly
- Excellent customer service attitude
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work in person in New York City
What We Do
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
