Talent Programs Specialist

North Bridge Staffing Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Talent Programs Specialist in New York. This hybrid role focuses on executing high-impact recruiting programs, particularly sponsorship initiatives. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of recruiting or program/project management experience, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing relationships with external partners and enhancing recruiting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful initiatives in a prestigious organization.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in recruiting or program/project management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s recruiting sponsorship initiatives.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for external partners.
• Drive process improvement across recruiting programs.

Skills

Recruiting exposure

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Talent Programs Specialist

Location: New York, NY (Hudson Yards)

Schedule: Hybrid – Tues–Thurs onsite; Mon/Fri remote

Employment type: Full-time

Base pay range: $130,000–$170,000 per year

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus

Years of Experience: 7–10 years in recruiting, recruiting programs, campus recruiting, or program/project management

The Opportunity

Our client, a highly regarded global investment management firm, is seeking a Talent Programs Specialist to join its Human Capital organization in New York. This is a newly created role focused on owning and executing high-impact recruiting programs, with a particular emphasis on sponsorship initiatives and process improvement.

This role is ideal for someone with a mix of recruiting exposure, program ownership, and strong project management skills who enjoys working cross-functionally and driving initiatives end-to-end.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage the firm’s recruiting sponsorship initiatives (e.g., student organizations, academic conferences, recruiting events)
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for sponsored organizations and external partners
• Partner closely with Campus Recruiting and broader Human Capital stakeholders
• Manage recruiting-related programs and initiatives from concept through execution
• Drive process improvement and re-engineering initiatives across recruiting programs
• Explore and help integrate Gen AI tools into recruiting and Human Capital processes

What We’re Looking For

• ~7–10 years of relevant experience in recruiting, recruiting programs, campus recruiting, or program/project management
• Campus recruiting experience preferred but not required
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience owning initiatives independently and managing multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and execution skills
• Stable work history with demonstrated growth

Nice to Have

• Experience at a financial services or investment management firm
• Background in Big Tech or other highly scaled environments
• Interest in or experience using Gen AI tools in recruiting or operations

Interview Process

• Initial phone screen
• Case study
• Case study debrief with existing Recruiting Programs Specialists
• Additional interviews with Human Capital stakeholders

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources