Talent Specialist/Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resources team at the Simons Foundation is looking to hire a Talent Specialist or Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team. They will play a key role in recruiting and a variety of talent activities within the department.

The Talent Specialist or Manager will lead full-cycle recruitment for positions across the organization with a strong focus on technical positions, e.g. software engineers. They will partner closely with hiring managers and advise on hiring strategies. They will manage job postings and applications through our applicant tracking system, Workday, and will manage interview logistics for candidates.

In addition to recruitment activities, this position will actively support onboarding and learning and development programs, including facilitating orientations, career development sessions and trainings. Depending on level of experience, they will advise or take the lead on employee relations concerns and organizational design initiatives. The Specialist/Manager will collaborate with the HR department on general human resources initiatives including legal and policy requirements, inclusion initiatives, and metrics.

This is a full-time position located on-site at the Simons Foundation office in New York City. For more information, visit simonsfoundation.org/careers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Manage multiple simultaneous searches through the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. Schedule and manage logistics for interviews.

• Utilize a range of creative sourcing techniques—networking, career fairs, social media platforms, job boards, and partnerships with universities and professional organizations - to attract both active and passive talent.

• Foster strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their departmental needs and work closely with leadership to align recruitment strategies with the foundation's goals.

• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience, from initial contact to onboarding, that reflects and promotes the Simons Foundation's values and culture.

• Participate in compensation analyses and advise on competitive offers.

• Stay current with talent trends, tools, and labor market insights to advise leadership on best practices in talent acquisition and development. The Specialist/Manager will specialize in technical positions, systems and trends.

• Support new hire onboarding processes by collaborating with managers to ensure a smooth transition for all new employees.

• Contribute to, and facilitate, employee development initiatives, such as onboarding programs, training sessions, and career development initiatives, to support employee learning and growth.

• Manage and resolve employee relations concerns, in collaboration with other HR colleagues.

• In partnership with hiring teams, advise on organizational design strategy.

• Assist with various HR-related special projects, metrics and reports on an ongoing or ad hoc basis.

• Perform a variety of other tasks as necessary to support the HR team and carry out day-to-day responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Depending on level, 6 – 8 years of relevant experience in recruitment or talent acquisition. Experience with technical positions, such as software engineering, is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience with full-cycle recruiting, including direct sourcing of passive candidates.

• Strong understanding of using inclusion best practices in recruiting.

• Well-versed in relevant laws and guiding principles regarding the recruitment process

• Experience working in an applicant tracking system (preferably Workday) and HRIS platforms

• Experienced in resolving employee relations concerns.  

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent organizational, time-management and multitasking skills

• Strong customer-service orientation

• Superb attention to detail

• Highly professional and able to maintain tact and confidentiality at all times

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, candidates, hiring managers, and external agencies.

• Superior written and verbal communications skills

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups for orientations and training sessions.

• Interest in the mission of the Simons Foundation

Required Application Materials

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

• The full-time annual compensation range is $85,000 - $105,000, depending on experience and level.

• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.