Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

First 5 Alameda County•Alameda, CA

2d•$85,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing through offer and onboarding. Partnering closely with hiring managers and the HR team, this role identifies hiring needs, delivers a positive candidate experience, and builds a strong, diverse talent pipeline for current and future openings. As recruitment volume allows, the specialist also supports general HR activities and projects.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years of full-time, relevant and progressively responsible experience.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
A Master’s degree may be substituted for an additional year of experience.
Knowledge of: Recruiting and sourcing best practices
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures, including employment laws and regulations
Understanding of organizational staffing needs and workforce planning
Awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles and best practices in recruitment.
Knowledge of interview techniques and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of labor market trends and talent pools.
Cross-cultural sensitivity
Principles and practices of planning and project management
Proficiency with HR and Applicant Tracking Systems (Paycom preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 preferred
Ability to build relationships with passive candidates
Ability to create a positive candidate experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to staff and candidates
Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in a variety of contexts
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional publications, legislative or policy documents, financial reports and related agency documents and information
Ability to plan and project manage work to ensure organizational goals are achieved
Ability to work with HR Leadership to develop a wide variety of short- and long-range plans, tracking metrics
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with candidates and staff throughout the Agency
Ability to facilitate groups and manage meetings effectively
Ability to adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in agency operations and work assignments or procedures
Ability to define and creatively address problems or management challenges requiring analysis of multiple variables or situations, collect and analyze information, consider alternatives, and draw valid conclusions
All First 5 employees must live and work in California.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for open positions and ensure a positive candidate experience.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.
Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, direct outreach, networking, and other channels, with a focus on diverse candidate pools.
Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.
Screen and interview candidates to assess their qualifications and alignment with position requirements.
Provide backup support for scheduling interviews.
Lead recruitment check-ins and provide the HR team with daily progress updates.
Maintain consistent communication with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Manage reference checks and complete salary history documentation to support offer recommendations.
Maintain accurate ATS records, update candidate statuses, and send decline communications.
Stay current on recruitment trends and best practices.
Recommend process improvements.
Support general HR responsibilities as recruitment volume allows.
Additional projects and duties as assigned.