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 (Healthcare).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Talent Acquisition Associate to support recruiting and onboarding efforts in Schenectady, NY. This entry-level role is ideal for new graduates or candidates starting a career in HR, talent acquisition, or healthcare recruitment. You will be a primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers and will help deliver a positive candidate experience.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with posting job openings to internal and external career sites and review incoming applications.
• Screen and route qualified candidates to recruiters and hiring managers.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Maintain applicant records and data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support pre-employment processes: background checks, reference checks, and required onboarding paperwork.
• Prepare offer letters and recruitment-related correspondence.
• Generate basic recruiting reports and track recruitment metrics.
• Monitor recruitment inboxes and respond to candidate inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Support job fairs, open houses, college recruiting initiatives, and other recruitment events.
• Represent Confidential Client professionally at community and campus events.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming candidate experience and support compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.

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Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or a related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort using and learning ATS, HRIS, and onboarding software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive candidate and employee information.
• No prior recruiting or HR experience required — new graduates encouraged to apply.

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Preferred Experience

• Internship, volunteer, or work experience in HR, recruiting, customer service, healthcare, or administrative support.
• Any experience supporting recruitment events or campus outreach.

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Office-based role with regular interaction with employees, candidates, and leadership.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout office and healthcare environments.
• Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• May attend recruitment events outside normal business hours and travel between organizational locations as needed.

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Compensation

• Pay range: $23.40–$33.93 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. The posted range may vary by location.

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Why Apply

• Build foundational recruiting and onboarding experience with hands-on exposure to full-cycle hiring processes.
• Develop HR skills transferable across healthcare and other industries.
• Ideal for entry-level professionals and recent graduates seeking an HR/recruiting career path.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.