Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Intellisense Systems Inc • Torrance, CA

76d • $99,961 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for an onsite role in Torrance, California. This is a strategic, dual-function individual contributor position combining full-cycle technical and non-technical recruiting with support for HR initiatives and internal stakeholders. The level will depend on the candidate’s skills and experience.

The role leads recruiting from sourcing through offer and closing, manages the applicant tracking system and interview process, develops sourcing strategies, maintains candidate pipelines, engages staffing agencies, and tracks recruiting metrics. It also oversees affirmative action requirements and report filings. When recruiting volume is lower, the position supports HR work such as organizational design, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, workflow audits, HR software implementations, policy updates, compensation benchmarking, benefits renewals, handbook updates, and company events.

The position is based onsite in Torrance, California. Compensation is $85,000–$110,000 for Level I or $110,000–$140,000 for Level II, with base salary depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

• For the Talent Acquisition Specialist level: 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 level: 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 the ability to manage multiple moving parts and priorities.
• Professional presence and ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work across departments in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivation, interest in career growth, willingness to self-learn, and willingness to work in new technology domains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort working extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification, such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Exposure to a government contracting or other regulated environment.
• Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements.
• For the Senior level: Power-user experience with ATS platforms such as JazzHR and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing.
• For the Senior level: Proven track record in a government contracting environment.
• 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 the interview process, including scheduling phone screens and onsite interviews.
• Provide applicants with a seamless experience from initial outreach through their first day of onboarding.
• Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and pipeline conversion rates, to support continuous improvement.
• 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 through employee relations inquiries.
• Audit onboarding and retention workflows to develop scalable solutions.
• Support HR software implementations and 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 of PTO 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level