Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Citadel

Location- New York, New York (Midtown)

Schedule- On-site, 5 days a week

Pay- $31-35/hr. (+compensated overtime)

Type- Indefinite, ongoing contract

Job Summary

Citadel is seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional to join its Talent Acquisition team in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch or build their career in Human Resources and gain hands-on experience within a world-class organization.

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator , you will play an important role in supporting the recruiting process and delivering a seamless candidate experience. You’ll partner closely with recruiters, hiring teams, and candidates across a variety of business areas, helping coordinate the interview process from initial scheduling through pre-onboarding.

What You'll Do

• Partner with recruiters to support recruiting activities across multiple business functions.
• Coordinate phone, video, and onsite interviews with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage candidate information and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Collect and organize interviewer feedback and help facilitate timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate candidate communications through the pre-onboarding stage.
• Support recruiting and HR initiatives, including process documentation, candidate tracking, reporting, and survey management.
• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process, providing a professional and positive candidate experience.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous internship or full-time experience in a corporate or professional environment.
• Prior experience in recruiting or HR is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook; experience with calendar coordination is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to follow-through.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Why Citadel

• Gain hands-on Talent Acquisition experience at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
• Work alongside experienced recruiters and partner with professionals across the firm.
• Develop valuable skills in recruiting coordination, candidate experience, and HR operations.
• Build relationships with recruiters, hiring teams, and business leaders across multiple functions.
• Opportunity to grow within the organization, with former Recruiting Coordinators having successfully transitioned into full-time roles across the firm.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Daily catered breakfast and lunch
• Overtime eligibility

About Citadel

Citadel is a global financial leader that uses cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies to shape markets and drive performance. The firm fosters a culture of intellectual rigor, continuous improvement, and excellence, guided by its core principles of integrity, meritocracy, learning, collaboration, and ambition. Citadel is committed to solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while providing an environment where talented individuals can learn, grow, and make an impact.