Talent Acquisition Coordinator

9 :00 am - 5 :30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

$63,000 - $72,000

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is a member of the People organization responsible for supporting end-to-end hiring operations, including, but not limited to, a wide range of administrative tasks that blend recruiting coordination, scheduling, sourcing, and low-level recruiting, background clearance tracking, and onboarding success, while delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.

AI-Enabled Recruiting Tools

The MTA may use AI-enabled recruiting tools as part of the recruiting process for this position. Jobvite Talent Fit, an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT), uses artificial intelligence to compare information in your resume and application materials against the qualifications, skills, experience, and requirements identified in this job posting to assist recruiters in evaluating candidate qualifications. Jobvite Auto Talent Rediscovery is an AI-enabled sourcing tool that evaluates previously submitted candidate profiles and application materials maintained within the MTA's Jobvite recruiting system to identify individuals whose qualifications may align with current job opportunities and who may be considered for outreach and invitation to apply.

These tools assist recruiters and do not make employment decisions. All employment decisions include independent human review. Additional information about Talent Fit and the applicable bias audit is available at Talent Fit Bias Audit Summary.

• Initiate background checks and review background reports to validate candidate employment and credentials, as well as review candidate criminal history. Follow up with candidates on outstanding documents and information.
• Coordinate interview availability with hiring managers and panels and schedule virtual and in-person interviews.
• Draft and post open positions to the applicant tracking system and relevant job boards.
• Prepare reports and maintain tracking of all activities associated with the background check process.
• Support the Talent Acquisition leadership team with various projects and initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for team, department, and client meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks within the established Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Enter information and update systems and applications (i.e., Jobvite, People Soft, Tru View, and Kronos) in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Attend and participate in 2 career events or networking events per quarter (1 of the events must be an MTA-sponsored event).
• Act as an onboarding liaison and provide support and assistance in handling any discrepancies related to new hire documentation, and serve as a bridge between Talent Acquisition and the onboarding teams, HR Operations, IT, Facilities, and hiring managers to ensure new-hire readiness during their first 30-days.
• Engage in low-level recruiting and conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and source candidates to fill vacant positions.
• Ensure precise data entry and…