Talent Acquisition Specialist

Intellisense Systems Inc•Torrance, CA

48d•$99,961 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is seeking a strategic, high-impact Talent Acquisition Specialist. This is a unique dual-function individual contributor role designed for a professional who can navigate the complexities of full-cycle technical recruiting while simultaneously building trust with management and internal stakeholders on HR matters. This position can be filled as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist depending on the candidate's skills and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field with 3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with 1-year of general administration included; or 5+ years of Talent Acquisition with 2 + year general administration included.
HR certification (e.g., PHR or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
Exposure to a government contracting or other regulated environment is a plus.
Working knowledge of HRIS and ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR; or 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity.
Proven track record in a government contracting environment is a plus.
Power-user level experience with ATS platforms (JazzHR, etc.) and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing.
Working knowledge of HRIS platforms.
Strong understanding of FAR regulatory and document control requirements plus.
Previous experience supporting affirmative action or CMMC audits desired.
A "systems-thinking" approach to TA; the ability to not only fix a problem but to build a process that prevents it from recurring.
Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping the ball.
Professional presence with the ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
A "continuous improvement" mentality.
Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment, working extended hours (as needed).
Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (e.g., PHR or SHRM-CP)
Exposure to a government contracting or other regulated environment
Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements
Proven track record in a government contracting environment
Previous experience supporting affirmative action or CMMC audits

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical teams
Own hiring from sourcing to closing, including developing job descriptions, posting positions, sourcing and negotiating external recruitment efforts.
Conduct initial resume screening and perform "first-touch" phone screens.
Utilize LinkedIn and other databases to proactively find "passive" talent and build a pipeline of candidates.
Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and a variety of active and passive channels to identify and engage top-tier talent.
Manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Responsible for opening/closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring all candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance.
Manage the end-to-end interview loop, including scheduling screens and on-site interviews.
Ensure every applicant has a seamless experience, from initial outreach to the first day of onboarding.
Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline conversion rates, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.
Engage and manage external staffing agencies; schedule intake calls, distribute job descriptions, and track candidate submissions.
Oversee Affirmative Action requirements and reports filings.
During periods of reduced recruiting volume, this role will pivot to support core HR initiatives, including: Partner with department heads on organizational design, succession planning, stay interviews, and performance management, while coaching managers through employee relations inquiries.
Audit lifecycle workflows (onboarding, retention) to drive scalable solutions, support HR software implementations, and roll out company-wide policy updates.
Assist with compensation benchmarking, job analyses, benefits renewals, employee handbook updates, and coordinating company events.