Assistant, Talent Acquisition – Egg Harbor, NJ
The Assistant, Talent Acquisition at Confidential Client supports recruiting and onboarding processes to ensure an exceptional candidate experience. This role involves sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, facilitating onboarding activities, and partnering with internal teams to support talent acquisition initiatives and new hire readiness. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for connecting talent with opportunities in a collaborative environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Assistant, Talent Acquisition will support the Talent Acquisition team for a Confidential Client in HR & Recruitment by helping to source candidates, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding activities to ensure a great candidate and new-hire experience.
- Support sourcing and pipeline development for corporate, intern, and temporary roles using LinkedIn, job boards, and other tools
- Conduct candidate phone screens and assist hiring managers with evaluation tasks
- Coordinate and schedule interviews; manage candidate communications and travel arrangements when applicable
- Facilitate reference checks and support timely completion of pre-employment requirements
- Manage onboarding logistics: system access, equipment requests, paperwork, and orientation coordination
- Act as a primary contact for new hires during the pre-employment and onboarding process
- Assist with campus recruiting and internship program logistics, including event coordination and materials
- Serve as a backup to the Senior Administrator to maintain continuity of Talent Acquisition operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HR, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable building relationships at all levels
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency and ownership; able to work independently and within a team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs; passion for delivering excellent candidate experience
Compensation & Employment Type
- Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year
- Employment Type: Contract (with Full-time expectations as posted)
- Location: Egg Harbor, NJ
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and potential bonus opportunity
- Flexible work environment and career advancement paths
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays)
- Employee merchandise discount
Keywords & Skills (for search)
- Talent Acquisition Assistant
- Sourcing and candidate screening
- Onboarding coordinator
- Recruiting coordinator Egg Harbor NJ
- HR & Recruitment
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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