Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in New York

Talent Acquisition Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, media, technology, and healthcare across one of the world's densest corporate markets. The most openings cluster in New York City, with secondary volume in Albany and Buffalo, where large employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and NBCUniversal maintain established talent functions. The most in-demand specialties are executive search, diversity and inclusion recruiting, and high-volume tech hiring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles103+
Top employerLegora
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring23
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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AXIS Capital
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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AXIS Capital
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
AXIS Capital
New York, New York
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$130k - $162k/yr
Hybrid

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Tinuiti
Talent Acquisition Director
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Talent Acquisition Director
Tinuiti
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$120k - $140k/yr
501-1,000

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Anchor Health Home Care
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Anchor Health Home Care
Brooklyn, New York
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Cloud and Things
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cloud and Things
New York, New York
Business Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
$25 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Talent Acquisition Specialist – Corporate
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Talent Acquisition Specialist – Corporate
Rosina Foods
Cheektowaga, New York
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$63k - $68k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Talent Acquisition Director Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brooklyn
5 jobs
Rochester
3 jobs
Queens
2 jobs
Smithtown
2 jobs
Cheektowaga
2 jobs
Bronx
1 job
Albany
1 job
Oneida
1 job

Talent Acquisition Director Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Legora
Legora5 open roles
24 Seven Talent
24 Seven Talent3 open roles
Paycom
Paycom2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Banking & Financial Services

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition director jobs across New York.

  • Seven or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Proven experience building and leading talent acquisition teams of five or more people
  • Deep knowledge of applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Experience supporting financial services, media, healthcare, or technology sectors in New York
  • SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred by a majority of New York enterprise employers

Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition director in New York?

New York does not require a state-issued license to work as a talent acquisition director, so the path runs through experience and credentials rather than a licensing board. Most hiring managers in New York expect a progression from recruiter to talent acquisition manager before a director role, often within financial services, healthcare, or tech firms. Earning a SHRM-SCP certification demonstrates strategic HR competency and is widely recognized by large New York employers as a differentiator at the director level.

How much do talent acquisition directors make in New York?

Talent acquisition directors in New York earn a median of about $176,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,380 for the lowest 10% to over $321,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire talent acquisition directors in New York?

Employers hiring talent acquisition directors in New York right now include Legora, 24 Seven Talent, and Paycom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's density of global headquarters across finance, media, and healthcare means director-level roles open with regularity across both enterprise firms and fast-scaling organizations in the city.

Which New York cities have the most talent acquisition director jobs?

New York, Brooklyn, and Rochester have the most talent acquisition director openings in New York. New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of listings, driven by its concentration of corporate headquarters in financial services, media, and technology, while Albany and Buffalo generate demand through large healthcare networks, state government agencies, and regional financial institutions anchoring those markets.

Are there remote talent acquisition director jobs in New York?

Yes, and more than most leadership roles, since talent acquisition directors regularly conduct interviews, manage vendor relationships, and report on hiring metrics in ways that translate well to distributed work. About 71% of talent acquisition director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the function. Strategic and program-management responsibilities tend to be most remote-compatible, while onsite presence is most commonly required for executive hiring and new-office buildouts.

How can I get hired as a talent acquisition director in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a recruiter or talent acquisition coordinator role at a large New York employer and building toward manager and then director over several years. Major New York hospital systems such as NewYork-Presbyterian and NYC Health plus Hospitals, as well as firms like Deloitte and Citigroup, run structured HR rotational programs that place early-career professionals across recruiting functions. Earning a SHRM-CP while in a coordinator or specialist role signals strategic readiness and opens doors to internal promotions at New York's enterprise employers.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target sector, and apply directly to each opening that fits.

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