Talent Specialist

Eataly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

and more!

Job summary

Eataly seeks a Talent Specialist to support the Corporate Talent and Culture Team through the full recruiting cycle, coordinating interviews, screening candidates, and maintaining candidate records. This is a temporary 3-month assignment reporting to the Senior Recruiter.

The role emphasizes clear communication, meticulous scheduling, and a positive candidate experience, with responsibilities spanning requisition administration, resume reviews, and timely feedback to hiring managers.

Qualifications

• Administrative, recruiting, HR experience.
• Experience conducting interviews or candidate screens preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Conducts initial candidate phone or video interviews to assess qualifications.
• Documents interview feedback and provides recommendations to the Senior Recruiter.
• Manages candidate communication and movement through the recruiting process.
• Posts, updates, and closes requisitions in the ATS.
• Maintains accurate candidate records and interview schedules.

Skills

Interviewing

Candidate screening

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

ATS familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Talent Specialist

Eataly Corporate 43 West 23rd Street, New York, NY
10010, United States Contract

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim… for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

The Talent Specialist supports the Corporate Talent and Culture Team throughout the recruiting process. The role coordinates interviews, conducts initial candidate screenings, manages candidate communication and records, supports requisition administration, reviews resumes against established qualifications, and helps maintain an organized and consistent candidate experience. The Talent Specialist will conduct initial candidate screens and interviews based on established interview guidelines and provide feedback and recommendations to the Senior Recruiter. Reports directly to the Senior Recruiter. This is a temporary 3-month assignment.

• Coordinates interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams, including calendars, invitations, and interview logistics.
• Conducts initial candidate phone or video interviews to assess qualifications, experience, interest, availability, and alignment with established role requirements.
• Documents interview feedback and provides timely recommendations and candidate summaries to the Senior Recruiter.
• Manages candidate communication, follow-up, and movement through each stage of the recruiting process.
• Posts, updates, and closes requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Reviews resumes against established job qualifications and advances appropriate profiles to the Senior Recruiter.
• Maintains accurate candidate records, interview schedules, feedback, statuses, and recruiting documentation.
• Monitors open requisitions and interview activity and escalates scheduling conflicts, candidate concerns, or process delays.
• Partners with the Senior Recruiter and hiring teams to maintain a timely, professional, and positive candidate experience.
• Follows established recruiting processes, interview guidelines, and candidate evaluation criteria to support consistency and fairness throughout the selection process.
• Supports recruiting reporting, tracking, and administrative activities as needed.
• Supports Talent and Culture projects and recruiting administration as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Administrative, recruiting, Human Resources, customer service, or related experience.
• Experience conducting interviews, candidate screens, or structured conversations is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Exemplary organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications against established requirements and communicate clear, objective feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle candidate and business information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment when interacting with candidates and hiring teams.
• Ability to work according to the schedule established for the temporary assignment.
• Ability to manage scheduling, email, interviewing, and Applicant Tracking System activity throughout the workday.
• Ability to conduct candidate interviews via phone or video and participate in virtual or in-person interview activities as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of candidate and company information.

Benefits and Perks

• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.