Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Intellisense Systems•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for a strategic, high-impact individual contributor role in Torrance, California. The role combines full-cycle technical and non-technical recruiting with support for HR initiatives and advising managers and internal stakeholders. The level offered depends on the candidate’s skills and experience. The position leads recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance, manages candidate communications and interview processes, maintains the applicant tracking system, and monitors recruiting metrics. During periods of reduced recruiting activity, the role also supports organizational planning, employee relations, lifecycle workflows, compensation and benefits work, policy updates, and company events. The job is onsite. Responsibilities may change, and additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor or upper management.

Requirements

For the Talent Acquisition Specialist level: a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and 3+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 1 year of general administration; alternatively, 5+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 2+ years of general administration.
For the Senior Talent Acquisition level: a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and HR experience; alternatively, 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and HR experience, including at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity.
Working knowledge of HRIS and ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
A systems-thinking approach, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and moving parts.
Professional presence and ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
Continuous-improvement mindset, proactive approach, and adaptability to changing business needs.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment and working extended hours as needed.
Self-motivation, interest in personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and willingness to work in new technology domains.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
Exposure to a government contracting or other regulated environment for the Specialist level.
Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements for the Specialist level.
Proven government contracting experience for the Senior level.
Power-user experience with ATS platforms such as JazzHR and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing for the Senior level.
Strong understanding of FAR regulatory and document control requirements for the Senior level.
Previous experience supporting Affirmative Action or CMMC audits.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical teams, from sourcing to closing.
Develop job descriptions, post positions, and source candidates; negotiate external recruitment efforts.
Screen resumes and conduct initial phone screens.
Use LinkedIn, databases, AI-driven platforms, and other active and passive channels to identify, engage, and pipeline candidates.
Manage the Applicant Tracking System, including opening and closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring candidate data is dispositioned for compliance.
Manage interview processes, including scheduling screens and onsite interviews, and support a seamless candidate experience through onboarding.
Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and pipeline conversion rates.
Engage and manage staffing agencies, including scheduling intake calls, distributing job descriptions, and tracking candidate submissions.
Oversee Affirmative Action requirements and report filings.
Partner with department heads on organizational design, succession planning, stay interviews, and performance management; coach managers on employee relations inquiries.
Audit onboarding and retention workflows, develop 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 company events.

Benefits

Four weeks of PTO per year, including 40 hours available on the first day.
10 paid holidays.
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 5% of salary and no vesting period.
Multiple medical, vision, and dental insurance plan options.
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition assistance covering 30% of tuition, subject to a minimum qualifying grade.
100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
100% employer-paid workers’ compensation insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.