Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist

Regional Pacific•Escondido, CA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Service Partners is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract, engage, and hire talent for its operations in San Diego. The role partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, source qualified candidates, and provide a positive candidate experience from initial conversation through onboarding. It reports directly to the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager and works closely with branch leadership to support hiring initiatives across the business. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office, and requires residence in San Diego County as well as local travel. The role supports recruiting across trade, office, and leadership positions and contributes to workforce planning, recruiting metrics, employer branding, community relationships, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recruiting experience in corporate recruiting or a staffing agency.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
People-first approach and genuine care for candidates and teammates.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Resourceful problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up sleeves.
Ability to build trust and lasting relationships.
High integrity and professionalism.
Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods.
Ability to travel between office locations, recruiting events, or community outreach activities as needed, and to drive as needed.
Must reside in San Diego County.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience recruiting in skilled trades, construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, home services, restoration, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for trade, office, and leadership positions.
Post and manage job openings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Source, screen, and qualify candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Ensure an efficient, positive, and engaging candidate experience.
Assist with recruiting forecasts and workforce planning.
Track recruiting metrics and provide reporting to leadership.
Support employer branding through social media, community outreach, and recruiting events.
Strengthen recruiting processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Represent Apex Service Partners professionally in the local community and build relationships with schools, trade programs, military organizations, and industry partners.