Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary)

Hively • Oakland, CA

5d • $30 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hively is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and data-minded Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for an initial 4-month term temporary contract. The role involves leading full-cycle recruiting across a varied portfolio, from launching strategic intakes for complex roles to collaborating with external agency partners. The focus will span high-volume talent pipelines as well as unique, specialized positions within the nonprofit space. This position requires the ability to establish immediate rapport, master new sectors rapidly, and solve problems creatively amid ambiguity. This is a temporary role, starting August until December, 2026.

Requirements

• 2+ years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally across a wide variety of roles.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), in particular Lever, sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, and Google Suite.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit sector is not required, but you must possess the agility to learn unique, specialized roles at lightning speed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a natural ability to build instant rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders alike.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with the ability to be onsite as frequently as business and hiring needs dictate.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a mix of high-volume positions and niche nonprofit roles, including interview coordination and scheduling.
• Lead strategic kickoff/intake meetings with hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements and cultural add.
• Utilize creative sourcing strategies to uncover passive talent, while effectively managing relationships and candidates from external recruiting agencies.
• Use recruiting metrics and data to track pipeline health, inform hiring managers, and pivot strategies when necessary.
• Seamlessly build trust and rapport across the organization from day one.
• Assist with the onboarding process and orientation for new hires as needed to ensure a stellar candidate-to-employee transition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed