Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aston Carter • Hilmar, CA

6d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the end-to-end hiring process to meet staffing needs and support business objectives. The role partners with hiring managers, HR, and Talent Acquisition colleagues to implement recruiting strategies, guide candidates through the selection process, and maintain a streamlined, consistent, high-quality recruitment experience. The specialist communicates transparently with candidates and hiring managers, provides timely updates and feedback, and uses digital tools and recruitment technologies to support effective hiring.

The position also supports recruiting projects and events, college recruiting and internship programs, and immigration and relocation program coordination. It is described as a contract position based in Hilmar, California. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The job description gives conflicting workplace information: one section describes a hybrid model with about half of workdays onsite, while another states that the position is fully onsite. Professional attire is required; jeans are not part of the standard dress code. Travel of up to 35% is required for recruiting events, meetings, and related activities.

The stated pay range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour. Depending on eligibility and employment terms, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

• Talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers and onboarding.
• Recruiting and candidate-screening experience, with the ability to assess qualifications, skills, and interest effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system and HRMS to manage candidate data and recruitment workflows.
• Proficiency in talent acquisition, recruitment, and human resources processes, including onboarding and hiring practices.
• Demonstrated experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Administrative support skills, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination of interviews and recruitment activities.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma plus 4 years of related experience; bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience; or a master's degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% for recruiting events, meetings, and related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience is preferred.
• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions, including technical, professional, and managerial roles.
• Experience supporting programs such as immigration, college recruiting, internships, or relocation.
• Background in technical recruiting and familiarity with hiring across a variety of functional areas.
• Experience using ATS data for reporting, tracking, and process improvement.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates through communication and collaboration.
• Comfort using digital tools and technology to streamline and improve recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies, including referral generation, job postings, and direct sourcing, to build talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR throughout selection and hiring to align on role requirements, candidate profiles, and decisions.
• Screen candidates to assess skills, experience, and interest in relation to role and organizational needs.
• Use recruitment processes, applicant tracking systems, and other tools to maintain best practices and consistency across full-cycle recruiting.
• Lead and support recruiting projects and events that strengthen talent acquisition capabilities and employer visibility.
• Provide clear communication, timely feedback, and a respectful, engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and current candidate data in applicant tracking systems and other HR tools.
• Organize, coordinate, and participate in job fairs and recruitment events.
• Support college recruiting and internship programs to identify, engage, and hire early-career talent.
• Assist with immigration program coordination and communicate with internal partners on related recruiting activities.
• Assist with relocation program coordination and communicate with employees who are relocating.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team members to share practices, align priorities, and escalate complex recruiting matters when appropriate.
• Travel up to 35% for recruiting events, meetings, and related activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED