Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

Pay Range

$40.00-45.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

 

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Job Description

Do you love what you do? Are you energized by the challenge of finding and attracting top talent? If so, we want you on our team.

 

At MSK, our mission is clear: to end cancer for life. We're seeking a passionate and self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team for a 6-month contract assignment to help us drive our mission forward by bringing amazing talent and creative talent attraction and recruitment strategies to our organization.

 

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at MSK, you'll have the opportunity to recruit across a diverse range of roles and specialties. We need someone who possesses grit, steadfast determination, and a knack for connecting the dots. Your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to ask "why" will be key to your success. If you're a constant learner with a growth mindset who thrives on taking ownership, MSK’s Talent Acquisition Group (TAG) is the place to be.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Delivery

• Conduct comprehensive applicant reviews and screening to identify top talent for various roles.
• Ensuring excellence through inclusion by recommending a diverse slate of applicants to hiring teams
• Implement best practices in recruitment and meet key performance indicators.
• Source candidates for hard-to-fill positions using a variety of platforms and techniques.
• Ensure interviewers are prepped for success and have the resources they need to conduct equitable and consistent candidate assessments.
• Prepare and extend offers to candidates, and ensure a positive candidate and client experience throughout the recruitment process.

Business Acumen & Insights

• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to guide effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Utilize talent analytics and data sources to provide insights and recommendations.
• Measure effectiveness, define objectives, and assess trends in recruitment.

Strategic Partnership

• Understand MSK's strategic goals and collaborate with hiring managers to identify critical skill gaps.
• Build relationships and work collaboratively across all parts of the institution to drive success.

Change Agent

• Embrace change, learn new skills, and contribute ideas to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Explore new technologies and tools for efficiency and effectiveness.

Internal Mobility

• Support internal mobility by providing guidance and removing barriers to career development.
• Prioritize internal talent and facilitate mobility between roles and departments.

 

Skills and Abilities

• 4+ years of strategic full cycle recruiting experience in a start-up, agency, and/or large, matrixed organization; proven ability and confidence to navigate any type of recruitment (high volume, niche, corporate, clinical or nonclinical) is key.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, and comfort navigating technology changes. Workday experience a strong plus.
• Proven project management, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all level