Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Posting Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

About City Harvest:

City Harvest is New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization, and we believe all New Yorkers deserve access to the food they need to thrive.

With over 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, City Harvest is recognized as a leading equity-driven organization that works alongside our partners to rescue nutritious food and deliver it for free to our neighbors, offer free nutrition and culinary education programming, and advocate to strengthen the local food system. City Harvest is committed to being there to provide food to all New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity today and to those who may need us in years to come.

Stepping Up for Our Neighbors and Communities:

New York City is one of the world’s most affluent cities, yet 50% of working-aged households are struggling to make ends meet and 1 in 4 children is experiencing food insecurity, with communities of color disproportionately impacted. City Harvest is a critical source of nourishment and hope within our city.

Amid an affordability crisis and the rollback of federal nutrition programs, the number of New Yorkers in need of food assistance is at a record high. In 2019, there were about 25 million visits to soup kitchens and food pantries. Last year there were more than 46 million visits, reflecting the urgent and ongoing demand for food assistance.

Job Description:

At City Harvest, our people are the most important resource. We’re looking for a highly skilled Recruiter/HR Generalist to join our team and help us find the right people for the right roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and has operated as a human resources generalist, along with deep knowledge of the screening, interviewing, and hiring processes. We’re seeking someone who’s passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping people develop successful careers.

Position Overview:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist, you will be a pivotal part of our HR team, ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes and contributing to the overall well-being of our employees. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, with a strong emphasis on recruiting.

Objectives of this role:

• Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates.
• Foster high-touch relationships using a database of qualified candidates to choose from when positions become open.
• Partner with Senior Director of Human Resources to design, refine, and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements.
• Managing compensation inquiries
• Assisting in recruitment and staffing needs
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications.
• Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, especially social media.
• Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new business.
• Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final offer negotiation.
• Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired, and fired employees, and other designations.

This role is tailored for those eager to make a substantial impact, merging tactical acumen with visionary thinking to evolve the People function in a leading-edge tech environment, catalyzing cultural and business growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods
• Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
• Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
• HR Generalist a plus
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Industry

• Non-profit Organizations

WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST?

There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive market salaries
• Generous time off
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) - employer contributions towards premiums
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching
• Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
• Commuter Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans)

At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.