Talent Associate

TITLE: Talent Associate (Temp)

LOCATION: New York, NY (Lower East Side)

REPORTS TO: Chief Talent Officer

SCHEDULE: Onsite M-F, generally 9-5, some nights or weekends as needed

SALARY: $60,000 to $75,000 annually depending on experience

DATE: 04/01/2026

ABOUT US

Grand St. Settlement is a 110-year-old non-profit organization planning our legacy for the next 100 years. We have provided social services to low-income New Yorkers since our founding in 1916. We are now a $60M-a-year organization and are looking for a temporary Talent Acquisition Associate to assist while a member of the team is away on a leave of absence. This position qualifies for a temp-to-hire role, depending on agency needs and funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Associate is a temporary position that will assist the Human Resources department in carrying out various programs and procedures for all Grand Street Settlement employees, which may include sourcing and screening resumes, conducting interviews, handling onboarding processes and conducting a new hire orientation, managing communication, responding to employee requests and questions, maintaining ATS and HRIS databases and personnel files, and compliance and internal controls. This critical support position will supply services and solutions to support the people, processes, and technologies within the Human Resources talent acquisition and onboarding areas. As part of our people team, you’ll help us attract, hire, and retain the top talent we need to achieve our vision.

Procurement & Accounts Payable

Utilize multiple avenues to find the best talent, including job boards, social media, hiring events, networking (job resource centers), etc.
Collaborate with program leaders to develop job descriptions and job postings
Maintain and develop a pipeline of eligible candidates for future open entry-level positions
Coordinate, facilitate and conduct new hire orientation, ensuring new hires are onboarded successfully; assist with entering new hires into HRIS, generate GSS ID, create personnel files, and scan documents
Maintain an active and visible in-office HR presence to assist employees with questions or concerns; sort HR mail and scan items as needed.
Assist, set up, and attend job fairs and other talent acquisition activities
Develop tracking systems to monitor and maintain candidate database and recruitment records; prepare monthly/annual reports as needed
Provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR on recruitment status, including contributions to monthly HR Ad-Hoc and Early Childhood Board Reports
Source, screen, interview and assist with onboarding of qualified candidates to fulfill varying level roles in multiple departments internally
Create, compile, or design services and events that communicate organization’s information and services aligned by mission; builds and manages employer branding and visibility to external candidates
Track and follow-up with sign-on and retention bonuses for eligible employees
Keep record of referral bonuses for eligible staff
Send monthly vacancies to NYC Human Resources Administration Business Link, Hire NYC, to remain in compliance with the Hire NYC: Human Services hiring mandate
Implement recruitment processes related to the recruitment cycle, vacancy announcement, screening, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks and informing employees of their hiring status
Support the onboarding process for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff
Conduct a review of employee documents and ensure all required clearances are met in accordance with funder and agency requirements
Assist with performing employee background checks, including but not limited to: Fingerprinting appointments, Statewide Central Registry Checks, Sex Offender Registry Checks, SEL, Streamline Verify, and SSN
Familiarity with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) language for multiple unions
All other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in talent acquisition
Strong analytical and communication (both oral and written) skills
Strong understanding of recruitment processes and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Proficient hands-on experience with computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite, ADP Workforce Now, and other related Human Resources Information System (HRIS) management
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment, prioritizing, multitasking, and managing time efficiently
Experience in high-volume recruiting
Familiarity with labor legislation and equal opportunity best practices
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

If selected for this position, you must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply) and maintain both throughout the duration of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please!

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

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