Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team. This role will provide essential support throughout the full-cycle recruitment process and work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and passionate about creating efficient hiring processes.

This position will be based out of our NYC office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers across multiple time zones.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting through offer acceptance, with potential to take on full-cycle recruiting of assigned requisitions independently.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in drafting and posting job descriptions on internal and external job boards.
• Act as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely and professional communication throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare and process offer letters in collaboration with TA Manager.
• Partner with the TA Manager to track recruiting metrics and generate regular reports.
• Update internal processes, trackers, and intranet as needed.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Help coordinate career fairs, campus events, and recruitment-related programs as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the candidate and recruiter experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a recruiting or HR support role; previous experience with full-cycle recruiting support is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
  
  

About Emerald

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses to succeed year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform, Emerald delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and e-commerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, playing a pivotal role in driving year-round commerce through streamlined buying, selling, and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced team, Emerald is fostering meaningful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year.

Join Us at Emerald

At Emerald, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We actively seek out diverse talent and fresh perspectives, embracing a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Our skills-based hiring approach focuses on capabilities and potential. Over 90% of our roles don’t require a college degree, except for specialized fields like legal, finance, and accounting.

Come grow with us!

Compensation & Benefits

Target Compensation: $65,000-75,000

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate’s qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees’ physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs, and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@Emerald . com.