Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator
Milbank
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New York, NY · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Overview
About the Role
We are looking for a Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator to join our Human Resources team and support the Firm's recruiting and onboarding activities for business services. This role serves as a key point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, external vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process. The Coordinator ensures an exceptional candidate experience, supports efficient recruiting operations, and facilitates a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Manage interview logistics for multiple individuals across different teams, including scheduling, conference room reservations, virtual meeting coordination, and candidate communications.
Liaise with recruitment and staffing agencies to communicate role requirements and manage candidate submissions.
Create and manage job requisitions, approvals, and postings through the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data, track pipeline activity, and provide regular updates to Human Resources leadership.
Coordinate communication with external recruiting agencies and search firms.
Prepare offer-related documentation, coordinate background checks, reference checks, conflicts reviews, and other pre-employment requirements.
Maintain recruiting and onboarding records in compliance with firm policies and recordkeeping requirements.
Contribute to initiatives that enhance the candidate experience, employer branding, and process efficiency, and represent the firm at job fairs and networking events.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
2–5 years of professional recruiting or HR coordination experience.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., iCIMS, Workday) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.