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Talent Acquisition and Development Coordinator

  • Aqueduct (Ozone Park), New York
  • Human Resources
  • Regular Full Time
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Title: Talent Acquisition and Development Coordinator

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

Conducts routine tasks for administrative and coordination tasks by following established processes and guidelines under general supervision to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of work. Provides administrative and logistical support for the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development functions, including recruitment, pre-onboarding, onboarding, and training activities, by coordinating schedules, communications, documentation, and program logistics.

Essential Functions:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate travel, and supporting recruitment events (e.g., job fairs, career days).
  • Administer the Employee Referral Program.
  • Assist with offer letter administration, background checks, reference checks, and onboarding for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.
  • Ensure data accuracy within recruitment systems and support reporting on key recruitment metrics.
    Pre-Onboarding & Onboarding.
  • Coordinate all pre-onboarding activities, including first-day schedules, welcome communications, and onboarding emails to new hires and hiring managers.
  • Execute onboarding schedules with new hires and ensure completion, storage, and reporting of all required first-day and onboarding documentation, including New Hire Checklists.
  • Maintain and update new hire welcome training content and materials as needed.
    Talent Development & Training Support
  • Serve as the logistical point of contact for planning and execution of training sessions, workshops, development programs, and events.
  • Coordinate scheduling, room setup, space reservations, materials preparation, and participant communications.
  • Manage and update training-related content on internal portals and websites, including tuition reimbursement and expense information.

HR Operations & Administrative Support

  • Update and maintain organizational charts.
  •  Onboard third-party vendors by facilitating the contracting process and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Serve as backup administrator for the SVP and CHRO.
  • Serve as backup to the HR Coordinator and Benefits Analyst.

Other Duties

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and departmental needs.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be revised by NYRA as business needs require.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years recruiting experience or 7+ years’
  • experience recruiting experience.

Other Requirements:

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR preferred.
  • Three to five years’ experience in organizational development and adult education/leadership development required

Preferred Skills: Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Office Procedures, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Editing, Transcribing, Event Planning, Office Supply Management

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This role is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or office-like environment with no special physical demands required. The position involves extended periods of sitting with intermittent standing and walking, as well as occasional bending, reaching, and other routine movements typical of a professional workplace.
The role requires regular hand manipulation, including daily typing and repetitive hand movements while working on a computer. Occasional light lifting (generally up to 10 lbs., and infrequently up to 30 lbs.) may be required.
The work environment does not typically expose the employee to hazardous conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay Range / Salary: $27.00-$32.00

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NYRA Competencies:

Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.

Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.

Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.

Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.

Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.

 

About Us:

With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.

NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.