WHO WE ARE

Nova Credit is a credit infrastructure and analytics company that enables businesses to grow responsibly by harnessing alternative credit data. The company leverages its unique data infrastructure, industry-leading analytics & FCRA-compliance to help lenders fill in the gaps that exist in traditional credit analytics. Nova Credit provides access to the fragmented universe of consumer financial data and transforms it into compliant, actionable risk analytics through a suite of solutions designed to increase conversion through expanded coverage, speed, and reliability. Nova Credit supports over 7,000 businesses including organizations such as HSBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Appfolio, and Yardi, who work with Nova Credit to make smarter credit decisions through cash flow underwriting with Cash Atlas™, quickly and accurately verify income with Income Navigator, verify income and assets with Eligibility Compass, and reach new-to-country consumers with Credit Passport®. We were named in Forbes’ Fintech 50 in 2025 and Built In’s Best Places to Work, 2025.

We're looking for a Sr Coordinator, Recruiting & People (IC2) who's sharp, fast, and energized by the operational puzzle of keeping a Recruiting pipeline running well. This is a high-agency role reporting to the Director of People & Talent. You'll own your work, proactively spot what needs doing, and shape the experience for candidates and new hires alike. If you do your best work when things are moving and you're the one keeping them on track, this role is for you.

NYC hybrid role: This role is 3 days per week in office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, based in the New York City Metropolitan area reporting to the Director of People & Talent.

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, YOU'LL:

• Partner with Nova Recruiters to learn about Nova Credit's recruiting workflows, Greenhouse ATS, posted jobs, and hiring managers
• Own scheduling and rescheduling across multiple concurrent active searches with accuracy and minimal oversight
• Start reviewing inbound applicants for high-volume roles
• Show up as the face of our NYC office for new hires, greeting people on day one, handing out keycards, giving office tours, and setting the tone for what it feels like to be a Novan

WITHIN THE FIRST QUARTER, YOU'LL:

• Be trusted to keep Greenhouse clean and current with stage updates, dispositions, and data integrity
• Independently solve increasingly complex recruiting challenges, knowing when to escalate and when to drive decisions autonomously
• Have made at least one meaningful process improvement that's helped the team with efficiency or quality improvements 
• Build a reputation with hiring managers and teammates for being clear, prompt, and dependable
• Help with onboarding and offboarding logistics
• Take on payroll and people ops admin support with reliability and discretion

WITHIN SIX MONTHS, YOU'LL: 

• Learn Nova Credit's business model, product suite, competitive landscape, and unique value proposition
• Be a true partner to the business beyond the People & Talent team by establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders and understand our company culture, values, and what makes exceptional Novans
• Drive process improvements and contribute to recruiting team initiatives that enhance our hiring efficiency, candidate experience, new hire experience, data hygiene, or other People Team initiatives
• Advise on coordination best practices, and contribute to shaping Nova Credit's recruiting culture and standards
• Embody Nova Credit's values in how you show up every day, for your teammates, candidates, and the people walking through the door on their first day

YOUR SKILLSET:

• 2-3+ years of experience in a recruiting coordination, people operations, HR, or administrative support role
• ATS Proficient: Hands-on experience with an ATS (Greenhouse ideally) and comfort learning new tools quickly
• Fast & Accurate: You get energy from a full plate, enjoy working with time pressure, and take pride in turning things around quickly without sacrificing accuracy. You're comfortable making quick judgment calls, course-correcting as you go, and keeping multiple balls in the air.
• Systems Thinker: You are naturally curious about how things work, quick to spot inefficiencies, and proactive about building or suggesting improvements that make the whole team faster
• Sharp Eye: You catch what’s missed and hold yourself to a high bar on data integrity and follow-through
• Trusted Discretion: Reliable handling sensitive information, including payroll and people ops data
• Direct Communicator: You are warm with candidates, crisp with hiring managers, and confident enough to push back when needed. You are able to set boundaries professionally and without apology when requests fall outside your scope
• Team Multiplier: You have a collaborative mindset: you thrive on supporting a team and take ownership of your contributions, taking pride in making other people's jobs easier, not just your own
• Culture carrier: Aligned with Nova Credit's core values and enthusiastic about contributing to an intentional, high-performing culture
  
  

$90,000 – $120,000 a year

The above compensation range is for United States-based candidates and is dependent on individual experience, skills, education, location, and qualifications. We consider all elements of compensation to be a part of the value we provide to Novans. This may include base salary, equity grants, incentive compensation for eligible roles, professional development, flexible PTO, and tenure rewards.  In the U.S., our benefits package includes comprehensive and generously subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options, along with a company-sponsored 401k plan, parental leave of absence, sick time off, and paid time off vacation.

Everyone is welcome at Nova Credit. We are an equal-opportunity employer where diversity and inclusion are central pillars of our company strategy. We seek applicants who understand, embrace, and thrive in a multicultural and globalized world. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those with a criminal history, to apply. Any use of AI or automated tools in completing this application must be disclosed by starting each AI-generated response with 'Generated with AI assistance:'

WHO WE ARE

Nova Credit is a credit infrastructure and analytics company that enables businesses to grow responsibly by harnessing alternative credit data. The company leverages its unique data infrastructure, industry-leading analytics & FCRA-compliance to help lenders fill in the gaps that exist in traditional credit analytics. Nova Credit provides access to the fragmented universe of consumer financial data and transforms it into compliant, actionable risk analytics through a suite of solutions designed to increase conversion through expanded coverage, speed, and reliability. Nova Credit supports over 7,000 businesses including organizations such as HSBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Appfolio, and Yardi, who work with Nova Credit to make smarter credit decisions through cash flow underwriting with Cash Atlas™, quickly and accurately verify income with Income Navigator, verify income and assets with Eligibility Compass, and reach new-to-country consumers with Credit Passport®. We were recently named in Forbes’ Fintech 50 in 2025 and Built In’s Best Places to Work, 2025.

We're seeking an experienced Manager, Recruiting & Talent (IC3) to support our talent acquisition strategy and build teams that fuel Nova Credit's growth. In this role, you'll own recruiting initiatives that directly support our business objectives, partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders to attract top talent in a competitive fintech landscape. You'll manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions, from technical roles to go-to-market and operations positions, while developing innovative sourcing strategies and enhancing our candidate experience. Your work will make a meaningful contribution to team goals and cross-functional business outcomes as you navigate complex hiring challenges.

This is a 6-month fixed-term position, with an estimated ending of December 31, 2026.  This position may be extended or converted to a permanent role based on performance and business needs, but extension/conversion is not guaranteed.

NYC candidates preferred: NYC candidates will have a hybrid role (3 days per week in office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays), based in the New York City Metropolitan area reporting to the Director of People & Talent. If not already based in a commutable distance from our office, we are open to a remote work arrangement.

You will be a full W-2 employee of Nova Credit with access to our complete benefits package. At the conclusion of the 6-month term, Nova Credit may offer to extend the term or convert the position to permanent employment based on performance and business needs.

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, YOU'LL:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand immediate hiring needs, role requirements, and team dynamics across 3-5 active searches
• Take ownership of your req load, building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, Boolean search strategies, and leveraging our ATS, Greenhouse
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews, providing hiring managers with qualified candidates and clear assessments
• Learn Nova Credit's business model, product suite, competitive landscape, and unique value proposition to effectively sell candidates on our mission
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders and understand our company culture, values, and what makes exceptional Novans

WITHIN THE FIRST QUARTER, YOU'LL:

• Own 8-12 full-cycle searches across diverse functions with measurable impact on time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate satisfaction metrics
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, building diverse talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, and passive candidate engagement
• Guide hiring managers through the interview process with data-driven insights and recommendations, influencing hiring decisions with business intuition
• Contribute meaningfully to any active recruiting initiatives, such as employer branding projects, interviewer training, or sourcing efforts
• Independently solve increasingly complex recruiting challenges, knowing when to escalate and when to drive decisions autonomously

WITHIN SIX MONTHS, YOU'LL: 

• Be a trusted recruiting partner across the organization
• Demonstrate measurable impact on company growth through successful placements that drive team performance and business results
• Own recruiting for an entire function or multiple business-critical areas, managing stakeholder expectations and competing priorities with strategic judgment
• Drive process improvements and contribute to recruiting team initiatives that enhance our hiring efficiency, candidate experience, or other People Team initiatives
• Advise on recruiting best practices, and contribute to shaping Nova Credit's recruiting culture and standards

YOUR SKILLSET:

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth fintech, SaaS, or technology companies, with strong preference for candidates who have recruited for Technical (Engineering, Product, Data Science) roles and can demonstrate creative acquisition strategies for technical talent
• Proven track record of successfully closing searches across multiple functions (engineering, product, GTM, or operations)
• Strong sourcing skills with demonstrated ability to build diverse pipelines for hard-to-fill positions through creative and proactive strategies
• Experience managing competing priorities and stakeholder relationships with professionalism, adaptability, and clear communication
• Solid grasp of recruiting best practices, employment law basics, with growing depth in specialized areas
• Comfort with recruiting tools and technologies (ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing tools, etc.)
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability with developing business intuition about hiring needs and candidate fit
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate complexity, adapt tone strategically, and build positive relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Collegiality and collaboration mindset—you thrive on teamwork and drive tangible business results through partnership
• Alignment with Nova Credit's core values and commitment to actively shaping an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture

$126,000 - $150,000 a year (pro-rated for 6-month term)

The above compensation range is for United States-based candidates and is dependent on individual experience, skills, education, and qualifications.

As a fixed-term employee, you will receive:

• Full W-2 employment status with Nova Credit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401k plan participation
• Access to all standard employee equipment and systems

This fixed-term position ends after 6 months of employment (estimated ending Dec 31, 2026). Extension or conversion to permanent employment may be offered at Nova Credit's discretion based on performance and business needs but is not guaranteed. If converted to permanent employment, you would additionally become eligible for equity grants, parental leave, and flexible PTO.

Everyone is welcome at Nova Credit. We are an equal-opportunity employer where diversity and inclusion are central pillars of our company strategy. We seek applicants who understand, embrace, and thrive in a multicultural and globalized world. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those with a criminal history, to apply.: Any use of AI or automated tools in completing this application must be disclosed by starting each AI-generated response with 'Generated with AI assistance:'