Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Albany, NY (100% On-site)

We’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment efforts and act as a strategic partner to hiring managers across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys solving complex hiring challenges, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Drive hiring strategy. Build exceptional teams. Make an impact.

This is a full-time, contract opportunity to take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while influencing hiring strategy and process excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, candidate communications, reference checks, offer development, and onboarding transition
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles
Provide expert guidance on recruiting strategy, talent market trends, candidate evaluation, and compensation alignment
Develop and refine job descriptions, screening criteria, interview guides, and evaluation tools
Conduct resume reviews and recruiter screens to assess qualifications and overall fit
Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, including scheduling, candidate preparation, and stakeholder communication
Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through proactive communication and strong process management
Manage offer processes in collaboration with People Experience, Finance, and hiring leaders
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for high-volume, niche, and hard-to-fill roles
Leverage diverse sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, professional networks, and direct outreach

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in a high-volume, internal Talent Acquisition function
Experience recruiting for Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Private Equity, and corporate roles
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and CRM platforms (ADP preferred)
Strong talent assessment and interviewing capabilities
Proven ability to translate business needs into effective recruiting strategies
Excellent relationship management skills with a strong customer service mindset
Sound judgment and confident decision-making ability
High attention to detail with exceptional follow-through
Comfort navigating ambiguity while delivering timely results
Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
Commitment to professionalism, equity, confidentiality, and a positive candidate experience
Proven success in high-volume, fast-paced, and process-driven environments

Salary Range

$45.00-$53.00/hr

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients. We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.

Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.

Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer