Council on Foreign Relations · 6 hours ago
Talent Partner
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
6+ years expThe Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Talent Partner to join their collaborative team and make a meaningful impact on workforce development. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle across various departments and supporting HR initiatives to attract and retain top talent that aligns with CFR’s mission.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle across diverse roles, including, but not limited to Digital Content; Product, Design & Engineering; and Foreign Affairs
Utilize a range of creative sourcing techniques—networking, social media platforms, job boards, and partnerships with universities and professional organizations—to attract both active and passive talent
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to align hiring strategies with organizational goals
Handle employee relations matters independently with the guidance of the Associate Vice President, Talent and Compensation, ensuring detailed and organized records of all incidents
Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience, from initial contact to preonboarding, that reflects and promotes CFR’s values and culture
Partner closely with the HR team to optimize onboarding processes and ensure alignment for efficiency and effectiveness
Support various HR initiatives, including, but not limited to compensation, employee engagement, training, diversity and inclusion efforts, and workforce planning
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related function
Bachelor's degree required; a master's degree or coursework in Human Resources is helpful but not required
Experience collaborating with senior leadership on hiring strategies
Experience handling employee relations situations
Comfort and ability to (co)lead internal trainings and workshops
Strong understanding of best practices in talent acquisition and HR employment laws
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization
Skilled at balancing empathy with accountability in difficult conversations
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail
Proficiency with HR systems such ATS, HRIS, and other scheduling tools
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience recruiting for a variety of roles, including technical, creative, and editorial positions, is strongly preferred
Prior experience as an HR generalist or HR business partner, a plus
Benefits
An award-winning health and wellness program
An on-site fitness center
Generous leave policies
Health insurance programs
Company
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations operates as a non-partisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.31M2013-01-01Grant· $1.11M
2010-01-01Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
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Chris Tuttle
Deputy Director, David Rockefeller Studies Program
Katherine Sydenham
Deputy Director, Digital Asset Management
Recent News
2025-10-21
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