Recruiting Coordinator

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator to join our global Recruiting team. In this role, you will be a scheduling and logistics guru responsible for providing a first-class interview experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. You will join a small team dedicated to overseeing all operational aspects of hiring awesome people, and you will partner closely with recruiters to manage candidate flow across numerous teams.

The ideal candidate for this role is accustomed to working (and thriving) in an extremely fast-paced environment and is excited by the prospect of building and improving workflows and structure on the team. You color code your closets, plan every minute of your vacations ahead of time - you live for process and can’t imagine life without it!

Responsibilities

• Schedule a high volume of interviews for both Campus and Experienced roles through our scheduling platform (GoodTime) and manual coordination as needed
• Work with leaders, managers, recruiters, and interviewers to engage and communicate directly with high-touch candidates
• Greet candidates at their onsite interviews (in-person and virtual) to answer questions and ensure they’re appropriately set up for the day
• Provide real-time support for onsite interviews by managing the interviewer flow and troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Keep hiring teams and candidates up-to-date on recruiting process
• Gather requirements for new jobs and open requisitions in our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse)
• Support ad hoc projects throughout our recruiting programs by finding solutions, pushing projects forward, updating stakeholders on progress, and collaborating with other team members
• Identify, execute, and implement improvements to our recruiting processes
• Assist with setting up and attending various recruiting conferences, career fairs and support the broader People Ops team with ad hoc events
• Maintain and develop relationships with all candidates (as hiring needs and interest levels can change quickly), regardless of outcome
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 to 3 years of work experience, preferably in recruiting or HR-related fields
• In-person attendance at least 3 days/week, and flexibility to come in more often as needed to manage in-person recruiting activities (e.g. interviews, candidate visits)
• Experience improving and implementing process changes
• Experience with GoodTime, Greenhouse, and Google suite preferred
• Display professionalism in dealing with candidates and internal team members
• Articulate communicator with outstanding writing skills
• Ambitious with a strong desire to make an impact
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Approaches problems tactfully with directness and integrity
• Exerts a positive influence and enjoys working with team members
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining a sense of urgency

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.