Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistDalio Family OfficeDalio Family Office Overview:The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO's culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.Position Summary:The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a seamless, high-touch candidate and new-hire experience from first interaction through onboarding. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, this role serves as an operational backbone of the recruiting process - supporting scheduling, maintaining real-time accuracy across recruiting systems, and partnering closely with Talent Acquisition Leads and hiring teams.You'll also play a key role in managing external recruiting partners, guiding agencies through vetting, NDAs, and initial fee discussions. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in operational excellence, relationship building, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Leads and hiring teams from search launch onward, translating priorities into clear scheduling action plans and meeting SLAs with precisionMaintain accurate, real-time candidate progress in the ATS to support search momentum and visibilityEnd-to-end scheduling for candidate interviews, delivering a seamless, high-touch candidate experience and ensuring candidate's have an early understanding of the company's culture and valuesAct as a central point of coordination between candidates and hiring teams, proactively resolving conflicts and communicating changesIdentify and escalate risks that could impact candidate engagement or search progressSupport the onboarding and vetting of external search partners, including NDA coordination and initial contract and fee discussionsCoordinate in-person interview logistics, including conference room bookings, to support meaningful relationship-buildingOperate the new-hire onboarding experience, including welcome communications, orientation scheduling, and on-site support such as toursAdditional duties as across the Talent Acquisition function as business needs evolveThe ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive informationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to synthesize information quickly and provide clear, actionable insightsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and proactiveTrusted, reliable, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomyStrategic thinker with strong operational follow-throughNaturally curious with a bias toward actionComfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting prioritiesIllustrative Benefits:100% company paid medical premiums17 company paid holidaysFriday summer hoursMonthly community happy hoursHybrid work environmentFree catered food services for in-office daysGenerous PTO offeringCasual dress code150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityApproximately five years' experience in an external facing role that required high volume schedulingExperience managing processes and projects with multiple stakeholdersExcellent time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to take accurate notes for tracking and follow-upStrong sense of accountability, while maintaining autonomy over business directivesPreferred QualificationsPrior experience in a Human Resources or Recruitment oriented roleHands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM)Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and/or new employee hire experienceTravel may be required dependent upon business needsCompensation:Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $95,000 -$130,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and generous employer match for 401k.Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.