Talent Acquisition Specialist II - Job# 1066

North County Regional•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$34 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist II manages and executes full-cycle recruitment for the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC). This position develops strategic recruitment initiatives, builds relationships with hiring managers and community partners, and leads efforts to attract and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The Specialist II operates with greater autonomy and provides mentorship and guidance to junior recruiting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Four (4) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in recruitment, human resources, or related field, including experience managing complex or leadership-level searches.
Advanced understanding of recruitment principles, workforce planning, and employment laws.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, ADP ATS, and recruitment analytics tools.
Ability to manage multiple high-volume or specialized recruitments with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decisions.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Ability to coach and mentor junior team members and influence cross-functional partners.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

Assist with full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions, including job postings, resume review, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.
Source qualified candidates through multiple channels such as job boards, community outreach, social media, and employee referrals.
Communicate regularly with candidates and hiring managers to coordinate interviews and updates.
Maintain applicant tracking data and candidate records in ADP ATS and other recruitment systems.
Assist in the preparation of offer letters, onboarding materials, and pre-employment documentation, including background checks and employment verifications.
Generate basic recruitment reports and metrics to monitor open positions and hiring trends.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, agency policies, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices.
Participate in related HR trainings as needed.
Represent NLACRC at local job fairs, college events, and community outreach opportunities.
Support HR team members with special projects, event coordination, and general HR administrative duties.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to attract specialized and leadership-level candidates.
Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements and tailor recruitment strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
Advise hiring managers on compensation recommendations for new hires and internal promotions.
Generate recruitment analytics and trend reports to inform data-driven decision-making and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and recruitment best practices, providing guidance to other HR staff as needed.
Lead or co-facilitate HR training programs as these relate to recruitment.
Represent NLACRC at professional conferences and large-scale recruitment events to strengthen employer branding.
Mentor and support Talent Acquisition Specialists I and other HR team members in effective recruitment practices.
Collaborate with HR leadership on continuous improvement initiatives related to talent pipelines, retention strategies, and candidate experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option (after 90-days continuous employment, at manager/supervisor’s discretion)