Talent Acquisition Specialist

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates within the talent acquisition and human resources sector, addressing the challenge of attracting and hiring qualified candidates to meet organizational goals. It focuses on building effective recruitment strategies, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The client maintains campuses in San Diego, CA, and Albuquerque, NM, and supports remote work for candidates residing in California.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in sourcing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates to support the organization’s hiring objectives. This position ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, collaborates with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational needs, and contributes to building strong talent pipelines. The role also supports pre-onboarding processes to facilitate smooth integration of new hires.

3. Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of recruiting strategies with senior specialists and hiring managers

• Guide interviewers on sourcing techniques and candidate engagement

• Stay updated on industry trends and share insights with the recruitment team

• Assist with employment branding and diversity recruitment initiatives

• Place and monitor job advertisements across various platforms

• Source qualified candidates using databases, job boards, and networking

• Recommend new recruitment sources and techniques

• Collaborate with marketing to enhance employment brand visibility

• Promote referral programs and internal job opportunities

• Streamline recruitment processes for efficiency

• Maintain current job descriptions with hiring managers

• Conduct phone and in-person interviews assessing candidate fit and competencies

• Train hiring managers on advanced interviewing methods

• Coordinate accommodations for candidates during interviews

• Provide market trend and salary information to hiring managers

• Ensure compliance with employment laws during hiring

• Address employee relations issues proactively

• Support employee engagement and morale initiatives

• Assist with audits and maintain confidential HR records

• Respond to employee inquiries about positions

• Adhere to organizational policies and compliance standards

• Represent the organization at industry events and career fairs

• Prepare reports for senior leadership with recruitment insights

4. Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in talent acquisition preferred

• Experience in IT or higher education recruiting preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s degree or HR certification preferred

• Preferred location: San Diego, CA

• Proficient in sourcing via job boards and social media

• Active and professional LinkedIn profile

• Skilled in various interview techniques

• Experienced with selection processes including video and phone interviews

• Strong knowledge of employment laws related to recruiting

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and planning skills

• Experience with Paylocity is a plus

• Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

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