At January, we work to ensure that borrowers who fall behind on debt are treated with fairness and respect. Owing to outdated processes and bad actors, traditional debt collection is rife with harassment and fraud. Our products tackle this by helping financial institutions modernize collections, giving borrowers simpler and more compassionate ways to get back on track.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent team. In this role, you will play an important part in our recruitment efforts by providing exceptional coordination and administrative support to our rapidly growing teams. You will be instrumental in delivering a seamless and top-notch candidate experience, contributing to process improvements, and assisting with sourcing and screening activities. Your responsibilities will include managing the entire candidate journey, ensuring a positive experience from initial contact to onboarding, and leveraging our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to drive efficiencies in our recruiting processes.
This is initially a 6-month contract position with the potential for conversion to a full-time role, offering an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our talent acquisition strategy and contribute to the growth of our organization.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Oversee the entire candidate journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience from initial contact to onboarding.
- Ensure candidates feel supported, well-informed, and enthusiastic throughout our recruitment process.
- Manage candidates end-to-end through the Greenhouse ATS, ensuring timely progression through each stage.
- Leverage Greenhouse effectively to drive efficiencies and streamline our recruiting processes.
- Develop a deep understanding of our teams and cultivate strong relationships with team members and hiring managers.
- Hold internal teams accountable for their roles in the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates.
- Create and manage requisitions in Greenhouse with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline manual processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Support recruiters with sourcing activities and conduct initial phone screens to ensure a robust pipeline across all roles as needed.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination or a similar role.
- Proficiency in using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidates and recruiting activities. Experience with Greenhouse ATS is preferred.
- Proven ability to write compelling and impactful communications to convert passive candidates into the pipeline, with a focus on attracting candidates from underrepresented groups.
- Experience sourcing and screening candidates across various departments, including engineering, product, sales, and legal, at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of execution and follow-through.
- Passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and a keen eye for detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to improve existing processes.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sensitivity in handling confidential information.
- Effective communicator and collaborator.
- Willingness to work 2-3 days per week in our NYC office.
January believes in doing its part to help close the wage gap that continues to plague much of the US workforce. We offer transparent and equitable compensation packages to all existing and future January team members.Our compensation range for this Talent Acquisition Specialist is $69,000 to $100,000. We determine the final package by considering experience, applicable education and training, and relevant skills derived throughout our interview process.This role also includes a competitive equity package, giving you a chance to feel true ownership of your work.January prioritizes the safety and well-being of our team members and, as such, requires all employees who work from or visit a January office to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or provide a valid medical or religious exemption.
What we can offer you:
- Pet-friendly office (only in NYC, for now!)
- Competitive equity packages, giving you a chance to feel true ownership of your work
- Unlimited PTO so you can take the time you need to rest and recharge
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes in 3x a week
- Flexible work hours for better work/life balance
- 12 weeks fully paid new parent leave program for all employees to enjoy bonding time
- Free lunches for team socializing activities
- Annual learning and development budget to invest in your professional growth
- 401k so you can invest in your future
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free access to One Medical
- Free access to the mental well-being platform Spring Health plus 3 free virtual sessions with a Spring Health licensed therapist
- Commuter benefits for your travel to/from the office
- Endless growth opportunity and the ability to take on new and exciting challenges
Recognitions:
- Built In's Best Startups to Work For in New York (2023)
- Built In's Best Startups to Work For in New York (2024)
- Built In's Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco (2023)
- Built In's Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco (2024)
- Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2022)
- Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2023)
To learn more about what it’s like to work with us, check out our Glassdoor reviews. We think our track record speaks best.January is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.At January, we believe that diversity of outlooks, demographics, identities, and life experiences enable companies to build the best products.
More diversity means more empathy with different types of people. This matters a lot for us, since so many borrowers in financial distress with whom we engage come from underrepresented backgrounds. We practice what we preach and look forward to continuing to grow and build on our already diverse team.
