Molly Gainey
New York,NY
Summary
Talent Acquisition Specialist adept in strategic sourcing and relationship management. Builds proactive talent networks through innovative sourcing methods, conducts market analysis for competitive offers, and ensures timely placements while maintaining organized, informed communication with stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
New York Post
06.2024 - Current
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for 25+ roles simultaneously, including senior-level hires, partnering with leadership to align talent strategy with evolving business goals across commercial and editorial teams.
- Supported the launch of a new business line/startup by helping build foundational teams and establish early hiring processes.
- Delivers a high-touch candidate experience from outreach through onboarding while maintaining organized pipelines, stakeholder communication, and consistent reporting.
- Built and sustains a proactive talent network through strategic sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and long-term relationship management across all levels.
- Conducts market research and compensation analysis to inform competitive, equitable offers; regularly refine job descriptions to reflect market trends.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for the company's largest internship program, managing 40 interns alongside full-time requisitions.
- Oversaw diverse talent needs across promotions, contingent and temporary hiring, and part-time roles, partnering with stakeholders to source and assess talent aligned to business needs.
Recruitment Specialist
TotalMed Staffing
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process for healthcare professionals, from sourcing to onboarding, resulting in timely placements and a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Conducted candidate screenings, interviews, and reference checks to assess qualifications and cultural fit, aligning candidates with client requirements.
- Utilized 20+ applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidate progress and generate reports, enhancing recruitment metrics and process optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Psychology
Luther College
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Strategic Sourcing
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- ATS/Recruiting Technology
- Stakeholder Management
- Candidate Experience
- Offer Negotiation
- Talent Market Research
- Process Optimization
- Workday Expertise
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
New York Post
06.2024 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
TotalMed Staffing
09.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Psychology
Luther College