Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary/Part-time Position)

Guild Mortgage•San Diego, CA

1d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays an important role in the organization by performing several activities related to the company’s recruiting functions. The role is primarily responsible, under general supervision, for corporate job postings, administrative recruiting support, recruiting related inquiries from internal employees, sourcing, recruiting, and screening applicants for a variety of positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will nurture relationships with prospective talent and manage on-going manager relationships as delegated by the Talent Acquisition Supervisor, by assisting in the identification of the talent necessary to make the company successful while ensuring positive candidate experiences. This role is a part-time, temporary opportunity expected to average approximately 20 hours per week over a 3‑month contract, with potential for extension.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Minimum three years' experience corporate recruiting, preferably within the mortgage or financial services industry.
Significant relationship building experience and a capacity to build and maintain professional alliances.
Excellent verbal and communication skills required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, strong detail orientation and highly organized.
Works with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Passionate about delivering excellence in customer service.
Demonstrated patience and professionalism when interacting with both internal and external customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required.
Commitment to company values.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.
This role requires effective adaptation to workplace stressors, including customer service complaints, security responsibilities, and competing priorities.
Must be able to adhere to process protocol. Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with hiring managers to set candidate requirements and use established criteria to identify suitable talent.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles, from job posting through offer acceptance.
Source candidates using a variety of methods including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
Assist with recruitment activities by posting job openings, reviewing resumes for minimum qualifications, coordinating interviews, and preparing offer‑related documentation under close supervision.
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Talent Acquisition team by performing assigned recruiting tasks in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and timelines.
Respond to routine candidate and hiring manager inquiries by providing standard information and escalating non‑routine questions or issues to appropriate team members.
Enter, update, and maintain applicant data and records in the applicant tracking system to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with documentation requirements.
Follow established recruiting processes, checklists, and policies to support compliance with employment laws and audit requirements.
Provide logistical and administrative support for job fairs, career events, and recruiting activities, including preparation of materials and coordination support.
Perform other related duties as assigned; work is subject to review for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.