Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition

About the Role ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. As part of the Human Resources team, the Talent Acquisition Associate will drive full-cycle recruitment for experienced talent, collaborating with hiring managers and recruiting colleagues to shape hiring strategies and deliver a world-class candidate experience. What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for experienced hiring needs, managing the end-to-end process from sourcing and candidate engagement through offer acceptance, offer creation and onboarding in a metrics- and scorecard-driven environment.
• Proactively source, engage, and assess talent through a variety of channels, while building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and adherence to internal recruiting processes.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and interview teams to develop and execute effective hiring strategies, provide market insights, and guide best practices throughout the selection process.
• Coordinate and oversee interview logistics, candidate communications, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Gather, analyze, and leverage feedback from candidates, hiring managers, interviewers, and new hires to continuously enhance recruiting processes and outcomes.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor hiring progress, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• 1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience.
• Strong sourcing and internet research skills with the ability to identify, engage, and assess talent through multiple channels, leveraging creative search strategies, market intelligence, and talent mapping techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a passion for talent acquisition and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $60,000.00 - $73,250.00 per year. Comp package offers min/max salary + COLA, leave policies, bonus incentives, relocation, medical/dental/life insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid working model: flexible mix of work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices.
• Travel is a requirement for client-facing roles; opportunities to travel and gain diverse experiences.
• Total rewards package including health and well-being programs, retirement benefits, professional development, and internal mobility opportunities.