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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vaco
$35.00 - $40.00 / hr
United States, New York, New York
Mar 12, 2026
Client: Well-known mission driven organization Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: NYC (3 day hybrid) Duration: 3-6 month contract Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour A well-respected, mission-driven organization based in New York City is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the Human Capital team during a period of increased hiring activity and talent program development. This role will focus primarily on managing recruitment efforts for assigned roles while also supporting broader Human Capital initiatives and projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-cycle recruiting experience, the ability to manage structured interview processes, and the organizational skills needed to support a collaborative hiring environment. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle Talent Acquisition for assigned roles, including intake meetings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support. Coordinate and manage panel interviews, ensuring interview teams are prepared and evaluation processes remain structured and consistent. Partner with the Human Capital team and hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, candidate profiles, and diverse talent pipelines. Maintain accurate candidate tracking and recruitment documentation within the applicant tracking system and support recruitment reporting. Provide support for Human Capital processes, including onboarding coordination and HR documentation. Support Human Capital initiatives and special projects, including professional development programming, elements of the total rewards experience, and talent program development such as internship and fellowship programs. Qualifications 5+ years of Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on Talent Acquisition. Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment and structured interview processes. Experience partnering with Human Capital teams and hiring managers in a collaborative recruitment environment. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in fast-paced or mission-driven organizations preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.