Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary)

Fairfield • San Diego, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary, full-time position covering a leave of absence, anticipated to begin July 6, 2026 and end December 4, 2026. Dates are subject to change based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement of four days remote and one day onsite at our Sorrento Valley office in San Diego. With this hybrid setup, applicants must be within commuting distance of our corporate office in the Sorrento Valley area. The Temporary Full Lifecycle Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in attracting and hiring top talent by managing the recruitment process from intake through hire. This role partners closely with hiring managers, builds strong candidate pipelines, and ensures a positive and compliant hiring experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required, including hands-on experience in conducting intake meetings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, collecting feedback, processing offers, and managing the background check and onboarding processes.
• Proven ability to handle multiple requisitions simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing strategic guidance to hiring managers on candidate selection and recruiting best practices.
• Extensive experience in sourcing passive candidates through various channels, including social media platforms, professional networks, industry events, and direct outreach, to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Experience in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Familiarity with various recruitment channels, including social media, job boards, and professional networks.
• Experience working for a recruiting or staffing agency or corporate recruiting department.
• Experience conducting structured interviews and assessing qualifications.
• Experience in conducting background checks and drug screens, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors
• adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions
• communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service
• follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies

Nice To Haves

• College Degree preferred.
• Sourcing or Recruiting Certifications a plus.
• Experience using Workday preferred.
• Experience with multi-state recruiting strongly preferred.
• Experience within the Multifamily industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage open requisitions from intake through hire
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews
• Coordinate and support interview processes
• Conduct intake meetings to understand hiring needs
• Provide guidance on candidate selection and best practices
• Gather and synthesize interview feedback
• Source passive candidates through multiple channels
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines
• Leverage job boards, social media, and professional networks
• Prepare and manage offer letters and negotiations
• Coordinate background checks and hiring clearance
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and employment laws

Benefits

• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• paid holidays and sick days
• paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED