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Talent Acquisition Associate at New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden · Bronx, United States Of America · Onsite

$59,000.00  -  $64,000.00

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NYBG Job Description

 

Title

Reports to

Talent Acquisition Associate

Sr. Director of Human Resources

 

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Associate plays a key role in supporting NYBG’s recruitment efforts by managing full-cycle hiring for part-time, entry-level, seasonal, and union positions. This role supports employment-related processes including pre-employment screenings, onboarding, and new hire orientations.

 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead recruitment efforts for entry-level, seasonal, and hourly/salaried temporary roles
  • Manage hiring for union positions in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, including coordinating required examinations with department managers
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and develop tailored recruitment strategies
  • Draft and publish job postings internally and externally, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and approval protocols
  • Source candidates through diverse channels such as job fairs, open houses, colleges, technical/trade schools, and community partnerships
  • Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring departments
  • Conduct reference checks and background screenings in compliance with NYBG policies
  • Extend job offers and facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and approval protocols
  • Partner with staffing agencies, when needed, to support temporary hiring needs

 

 

Qualifications:

  • 1–2 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with applicant tracking systems a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport across diverse teams
  • Demonstrated reliability, discretion, and ability to work independently in a confidential environment

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, spend a significant amount of their workday on the computer, and using the phone. May need to go offsite for job fairs.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

 

Baseline Work Schedule:

Generally, the schedule is Monday – Friday; 9-5.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $59,000-$64,000.

 

 

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