Talent Engagement Specialist

Pacific Health Group • San Diego, CA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Engagement Specialist is a functional operational role responsible for coordinating the daily execution of Pacific Health Group’s full-cycle recruiting workflow. Reporting to the HR Leader, this role ensures a high-touch candidate experience from initial application to the New Hire Orientation (NHO) hand-off. The Specialist exercises independent judgment in candidate evaluation and provides essential operational support to ensure the HR department meets its high-volume staffing goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or business services for a mission-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume recruitment in an ATS/HRIS (Workable, Paycom, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and candidate engagement.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and willingness to take on new HR duties as needed.
• Must be able to participate in street outreach initiatives, company and community events, and career fairs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (is a plus)
• 2 years of demonstrated experience attending job fairs, attending community hiring events, and building relationships with local workforce development organizations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day recruitment pipeline.
• Reviews resumes against established criteria and exercises discretion to determine which candidates advance to manager interviews.
• Conducts initial interviews and assessments (utilizing tools like Testlify) to evaluate fit.
• Makes recommendations to hiring managers regarding the viability of candidates.
• Independently schedules and coordinates all interview phases across multiple departments, ensuring a seamless experience for both the manager and the candidate.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for candidates post-offer, maintaining high-touch communication to ensure they remain engaged through the pre-boarding process.
• Maintains real-time accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring all candidate notes, status updates, and records are audit-ready.
• Tracks and reports on key metrics (time-to-hire, source quality) to the HR Manager to help optimize the hiring process.
• Coordinates the collection and verification of all required new hire documentation, ensuring files are 100% compliant with Federal and California labor laws before the NHO hand-off.
• Maintains a functional understanding of company benefits to answer basic candidate questions and effectively promote PHG's value proposition.
• Provides willing support for departmental projects, including assisting with recruiter training for supervisors and supporting general HR administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The compensation for this role ranges from $78,000 per year . Final compensation is dependent upon the candidate's level of experience, geographic area, and specific qualifications.
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays per year (including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment)
• 4 Paid Volunteer Hours per Month to support causes you care about
• Bereavement Leave (including Fur Baby Bereavement)
• 90% Employer-paid Employee-Only Medical Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability | AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Monthly Stipend

What This Job Offers

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