Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Personnel Associate in Talent Acquisition & Onboarding in New York. The role involves recruiting voluntary appointments, temporary staff, and NYS employees, posting positions, onboarding, background checks, and ensuring candidates meet minimum qualifications.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HR, you will manage onboarding, data entry, and HR transactions, while coordinating immigration-related processes and working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in personnel, preferably in higher education or the public sector.
• Working knowledge of one or more personnel functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with recruitment activities.
• Process postings, onboarding, background checks, and qualification reviews.
• Ensure civil service processes and regulations are followed for applicable hires.
• Handle onboarding of new hires, data entry, and employment documents; coordinate offer letters and orientation.
• Maintain HR records and ensure accuracy in HR systems; support HR staff and participate in special projects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Personnel, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Personnel Associate in Talent Acquisition & Onboarding in New York. The role involves recruiting voluntary appointments, temporary staff, and NYS employees, posting positions, onboarding, background checks, and ensuring candidates meet minimum qualifications.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HR, you will manage onboarding, data entry, and HR transactions, while coordinating immigration-related processes and working with