Talent Acquisition Specialist

Stanbridge University•Irvine, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking an independent, self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across the university. We are looking for a recruiter who does more than manage applicants. The right person will actively hunt for great candidates, build relationships, think critically, and take ownership of searches from opening through hire. This high-visibility role serves as both a trusted recruiting partner and an ambassador for Stanbridge University.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience.
Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple requisitions.
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates.
Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and recruiting judgment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize effectively, and drive searches forward without constant supervision.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
Demonstrated ability or willingness to use AI-enabled tools and emerging recruiting technologies to improve productivity, sourcing, research, and recruiting operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High level of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
Self-motivated, adaptable, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within higher education, healthcare, clinical education, technology, or another specialized environment.
Experience recruiting faculty, healthcare professionals, technical talent, or difficult-to-fill professional roles.
Experience with Workable or a comparable Applicant Tracking System.
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other passive sourcing tools.
Experience with recruiting analytics, pipeline reporting, and operational recruiting metrics.
Hands-on experience using generative AI or AI-enabled recruiting tools in day-to-day recruiting workflows.
Familiarity with California employment practices and recruiting compliance requirements.
Experience supporting a multi-location or growing organization.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition launch through offer and hire.
Actively source and hunt for high-quality passive candidates rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
Build candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, direct outreach, Boolean search, and other creative sourcing strategies.
Independently manage multiple searches and take ownership of keeping each requisition moving.
Conduct phone screens and evaluate candidates for qualifications, motivation, communication, and organizational fit.
Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders on candidate profiles, recruiting strategy, market conditions, and selection decisions.
Serve as an ambassador for Stanbridge University, creating an exceptional candidate experience and effectively communicating the university's culture and opportunities.
Use critical thinking to identify recruiting challenges, anticipate bottlenecks, and develop solutions without requiring constant direction.
Leverage AI and emerging recruiting technologies to improve sourcing, research, communication, analytics, and recruiting efficiency.
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the ATS.
Use recruiting data and pipeline activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
Take on high-visibility and strategically important searches as needed.
Demonstrate leadership through initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes.
Stay current on recruiting trends, talent markets, sourcing techniques, AI capabilities, and emerging Talent Acquisition practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.