Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist

Connections for Life•Suisun City, CA

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About The Position

Join Our Team at Connections For Life! Are you passionate about people, culture, and making a difference in the lives of others? Connections For Life (CFL) is growing, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist to help us attract, develop, and retain top talent. In this role, you’ll lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and people operations while supporting a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace. If you’re ready to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and make an impact in a thriving nonprofit environment, we want to hear from you! BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and overall people operations. This role ensures the agency attracts, develops, and retains top talent while supporting a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Requirements

3+ years of recruitment experience, ideally in the field of human and social services/non-profit sector
Ideal candidate will have an understanding of talent acquisition best practices, compliance, employment law, and a passion for creating a positive and inclusive workplace.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships at all levels.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
High energy, positive attitude, and a team-player mentality.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Frequently required to sit, use hands, and communicate.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
Vision and hearing abilities sufficient to perform duties.
Office-based work with occasional travel to events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies to meet current and future staffing needs.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, resume review, interviewing, selection, and offers.
Coordinate pre-employment requirements (background checks, drug screenings, physicals, certifications).
Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment records.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical positions.
Develop strong relationships with staffing agencies, schools, and other talent sources.
Lead orientation sessions and ensure smooth onboarding for new employees.
Prepare and provide all required new hire documentation, policies, and training materials.
Partner with management to ensure new hires are set up for success.
Support managers with performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action plans.
Conduct exit interviews and provide recommendations to improve retention.
Serve as a point of contact for employee relations concerns and questions.
Promote a positive workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives.
Identify opportunities for professional development and career growth for employees.
Support training programs and workshops to enhance employee skills.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR metrics related to recruitment, onboarding, performance, and turnover.
Provide guidance to managers on employment regulations and best practices related to staffing.
Assist with internal reporting and dashboards on workforce metrics.
Support HR compliance as it relates to recruitment and employee records.
Act as a culture ambassador through engagement programs, promoting, inclusivity, recognition, and well-being.
Enhance onboarding program to create a seamless experience that sets new team members up for success.
Promote the agency’s mission, values, and culture externally to attract high-quality candidates.
Build pipelines through outreach, networking, and community engagement.
Develop and maintain recruitment materials, social media presence, and marketing campaigns.
Attend local and company events.
Support outreach efforts through social media, networking, and attendance at local events and job fairs.
Cross-train to back up HR Generalist and administrative services as needed
Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve processes and tools.
Participate in HR projects, policy reviews, and SOP development.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.