Talent Specialist
Eataly North America · New York, New York, United States · hybrid
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
The Talent Specialist supports the Corporate Talent and Culture Team throughout the recruiting process. The role coordinates interviews, conducts initial candidate screenings, manages candidate communication and records, supports requisition administration, reviews resumes against established qualifications, and helps maintain an organized and consistent candidate experience. The Talent Specialist will conduct initial candidate screens and interviews based on established interview guidelines and provide feedback and recommendations to the Senior Recruiter. Reports directly to the Senior Recruiter. This is a temporary 3-month assignment.
- Coordinates interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams, including calendars, invitations, and interview logistics.
- Conducts initial candidate phone or video interviews to assess qualifications, experience, interest, availability, and alignment with established role requirements.
- Documents interview feedback and provides timely recommendations and candidate summaries to the Senior Recruiter.
- Manages candidate communication, follow-up, and movement through each stage of the recruiting process.
- Posts, updates, and closes requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Reviews resumes against established job qualifications and advances appropriate profiles to the Senior Recruiter.
- Maintains accurate candidate records, interview schedules, feedback, statuses, and recruiting documentation.
- Monitors open requisitions and interview activity and escalates scheduling conflicts, candidate concerns, or process delays.
- Partners with the Senior Recruiter and hiring teams to maintain a timely, professional, and positive candidate experience.
- Follows established recruiting processes, interview guidelines, and candidate evaluation criteria to support consistency and fairness throughout the selection process.
- Supports recruiting reporting, tracking, and administrative activities as needed.
- Supports Talent and Culture projects and recruiting administration as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Administrative, recruiting, Human Resources, customer service, or related experience.
- Experience conducting interviews, candidate screens, or structured conversations is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Exemplary organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to assess candidate qualifications against established requirements and communicate clear, objective feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle candidate and business information with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with an Applicant Tracking System preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment when interacting with candidates and hiring teams.
- Ability to work according to the schedule established for the temporary assignment.
- Ability to manage scheduling, email, interviewing, and Applicant Tracking System activity throughout the workday.
- Ability to conduct candidate interviews via phone or video and participate in virtual or in-person interview activities as required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of candidate and company information.
Benefits and Perks
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.