Talent Acquisition Partner

Role Overview

• Own and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, ensuring consistent alignment between recruitment strategies and the goals of NYPL
• Manage a large volume portfolio of positions across multiple different NYPL departments (including both union and non-union positions)
• Teach hiring managers and interview teams on hiring and interview best practices to ensure we’re hiring the strongest candidates for positions through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Learn the ways we utilize our Applicant Tracking System (Pinpoint), our Human Resources Information System (Workday), and other internal systems quickly and efficiently to best support hiring needs
• Improve opportunities to increase efficiency, candidate satisfaction, and hiring manager experience
• Build foundational relationships with key HR partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ongoing hiring priorities
• Familiarize yourself with NYPL's recruiting tools, systems, employer brand messaging, and DEIA best practices
• Actively collaborate with hiring managers to understand the elements of their positions to better screen candidates for their hiring processes
• Serve as an advocate and coach for inclusive hiring and interviewing practices, supporting hiring managers in fair and inclusive candidate evaluation
• Facilitate the end-to-end recruitment process, maintaining strong candidate engagement, answering questions, and negotiating offers
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, ensuring consistent use of best practices for candidate selection and assessment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or additional 4+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of high-volume recruitment experience while providing excellent hiring manager and candidate service
• Demonstrated knowledge in full lifecycle recruiting in a high-volume environment, including successfully sourcing a diverse range of applicants, interviewing, selection, and salary negotiation
• Proven ability to build relationships, navigate challenging situations, and influence diverse stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately
• Innovative and proactive approach to developing recruitment strategies
• Track record of providing excellent client and candidate service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact with managers and candidates at all levels
• Project management skills
• Time management skills
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to effectively utilize resources to resolve problems
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, LinkedIn, and other data management systems
• Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System and HRIS System
• Currently, the Library’s ATS is Pinpoint and our HRIS is Workday

Benefits

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive
• Some travel to different library locations required
• Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, 35 hours a week
• Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote (subject to change)