Junior Recruiter

Talan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid vacation per year

Health insurance

Job summary

Talan Group seeks a Junior Recruiter to join the U.S. Talent Acquisition team in New York. You will support staff augmentation recruitment across consulting, technology, and professional services, building talent pipelines and delivering a positive candidate experience.

You'll collaborate with Sales and internal stakeholders to understand staffing needs, coordinate interviews, and assist with offers while maintaining data accuracy and process improvements for the hiring lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to 2 years in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English, to engage candidates and stakeholders in the U.S.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn with initiative.
• Creative problem-solving and quick thinking for candidate challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, and follow-ups.
• Maintain recruitment data, track pipeline activity, and help improve hiring processes.
• Develop talent pipelines for consulting, technology, and professional services roles.
• Collaborate with Sales and hiring stakeholders to understand staffing needs and priorities.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with transparent and timely communication.
• Share sourcing techniques and market insights with Talent Acquisition colleagues.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive mindset

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office / 365

ATS familiarity

Job description

Reporting to the Talan USA Managing Director, the Junior Recruiter is a member of the U.S. Talent Acquisition team. You will play a key role in supporting staff augmentation recruitment activities by identifying and attracting qualified talent to meet business needs and support the growth of Talan's U.S. operations.

In this role, you will contribute to the recruitment lifecycle through sourcing, candidate engagement, and coordination of hiring activities. Working closely with Sales and internal stakeholders, you will help build talent pipelines, deliver a positive candidate experience, and support hiring objectives across the organization.

• Operational Excellence
  • Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and candidate follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate recruitment data, track pipeline activity, and contribute to recruitment process improvements and hiring objectives.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Develop expertise in recruiting for consulting, technology, and professional services talent supporting staff augmentation engagements.
  • Stay informed on market trends, talent availability, and competitive recruiting practices across the U.S. market.
• Customer Orientation
  • Collaborate closely with Sales teams and hiring stakeholders to understand staffing needs and business priorities.
  • Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through transparency, responsiveness, and professional communication.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues to share best practices, sourcing techniques, and market intelligence.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance Talan's employer brand and strengthen candidate engagement efforts.

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Qualifications

• Required
  • Recent graduate with a strong interest in building a career in recruitment, project management, and sales, or up to 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, required to interact effectively with candidates, clients, and stakeholders across the U.S. market.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and cross-functional environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn, take initiative, and succeed.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and find solutions.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and direct sourcing techniques.
  • Previous exposure to recruitment, staffing, consulting, professional services, or technology environments.
  • Exposure to staff augmentation or client-facing recruitment.
  • Experience sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates across different skill sets.
  • Experience developing and maintaining candidate pipelines and providing positive candidate experience.
• Education:Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD

Additional Information

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD

Company Description

Talan is an international group that supports our clients in their end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise.

With over 6,000 employees across five continents, we accelerate our clients' transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact.

Our value proposition is built on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & AI experts, proprietary solutions built on advanced models, and an applied research, experimental development, and innovation laboratory.

In Americas, our multidisciplinary teams bring over 30 years of experience helping business leaders across key industries achieve measurable performance and strong ROI, designing, building, and scaling solutions that enable companies to grow more efficiently.