Talent Acquisition Specialist

Back Talent Acquisition Specialist Other Area(s) New York , New York W-2 hourly Aug 13, 2026 Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government’s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. *This is an exempt position. Salarycommensuratewith experience* Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension) Start Date: estimated - 10/1/2026 W2 Hourly Rate: $25 - $35/hour Application Deadline: 8/18/2026 We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will support our NYC client. This role manages full-cycle recruitment across multiple MTA agencies, partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to source, evaluate, and advance qualified candidates. The specialist will help maintain efficient, compliant hiring processes and strong candidate pipelines in a fast-paced environment. Duties Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding support. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies. Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, recruitment events, and other channels. Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and candidate evaluations to identify qualified candidates for hiring manager consideration. Coordinate and participate in interview panels while supporting a structured and positive candidate experience. Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Collaborate with HR partners and hiring managers during the offer process, including salary recommendations and start date coordination. Ensure recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and timely recruitment activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS). Support recruitment outreach efforts, including career fairs, networking events, and university partnerships. Generate recruitment reports and metrics to track progress and support hiring decisions. Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment requirements. Mandatory Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum 4 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience. Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles. Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn and online recruiting databases. Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desirable Qualifications Experience recruiting for technical or IT roles. Experience working in large, complex organizations. Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other HRIS platforms. Ready to make a difference? We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice Cloud and Things – Talent Management Notice to Candidates Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals. How AI Is Used Analyzing resumes against job requirements Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation. Your Data and Privacy By submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration. Cloud and Things Data Handling Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: View email address on click.appcast.io All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy AI Tool Data Processing AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing Your Participation By submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. 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