Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Intellisense Systems, Inc. is seeking a strategic, high-impact individual contributor to lead full-cycle technical and non-technical recruiting while supporting HR initiatives and advising internal stakeholders. Depending on the candidate’s skills and experience, the position may be filled at the Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist level. The role is onsite in Torrance, California. The position owns recruiting from sourcing through offer close, manages the applicant tracking system and interview process, develops sourcing strategies, and monitors recruiting metrics. When recruiting volume is lower, the role supports broader HR work, including organizational design, succession planning, employee relations, lifecycle workflow improvements, HR software implementations, compensation benchmarking, benefits renewals, policy updates, and company events. Responsibilities may change, and additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor or upper management. Intellisense Systems develops technology for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets, including sensing, embedded processing, video integration, displays, data recording and storage, environmental and maritime sensing, and smart power management systems. The company describes its culture as combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization.
Requirements
- For the Talent Acquisition Specialist level: a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and at least 3 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 1 year of general administration; alternatively, at least 5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 2 or more years of general administration.
- For the Senior Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Business Partner level: a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and at least 7 years of progressive Talent Acquisition and HR experience; alternatively, at least 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.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts and priorities.
- Professional presence and ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
- Proactive, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Comfort working extended hours as needed.
- Willingness to self-learn and work in new technology domains.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist level.
- Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements for the Talent Acquisition Specialist level.
- Proven track record in a government contracting environment 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 through closing.
- Develop job descriptions, post positions, source candidates, and negotiate external recruitment efforts.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial phone screens.
- Use LinkedIn and other databases to identify passive candidates and build candidate pipelines.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and active and passive channels.
- Manage the ATS, including opening and closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance.
- Manage interview processes, including scheduling screens and onsite interviews.
- Support a seamless applicant experience from initial outreach through the first day of onboarding.
- Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and pipeline conversion rates.
- Engage and manage external staffing agencies, including scheduling intake calls, distributing job descriptions, and tracking candidate submissions.
- Oversee Affirmative Action requirements and report filings.
- During periods of reduced recruiting volume, partner with department heads on organizational design, succession planning, stay interviews, and performance management, and coach managers on employee relations inquiries.
- Audit onboarding and retention workflows to 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 with a minimum qualifying grade.
- 100% paid Employee Assistance Program.
- 100% paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- 100% paid workers’ compensation insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
