Talent Engagement Specialist (Temp to Perm)

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This strategic Talent Engagement Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving seamless talent operations while contributing to Kinder’s long-term People & Culture strategy. This role requires a balance of tactical excellence - ensuring every detail of the recruiting and onboarding experience is executed flawlessly - with the vision to enhance processes, elevate the candidate experience, and support strategic initiatives that bring Kinder’s mission and culture to all our candidates who are exploring our company. With a strong sense of organization, creative problem-solving, and agility in a fast-paced environment, this coordinator ensures both candidates and new hires feel connected, valued, and prepared to succeed. This role will be a temporary to permanent role

Requirements

3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, or a related field.
Proven ability to manage complex scheduling and operational logistics with precision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the agility to prioritize shifting demands.
Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging candidate and employee experiences.
Skilled in leveraging systems and tools (ATS, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office, creative tools) to drive efficiency.
Data-driven with an eye for process improvement and continuous learning.
Embodies Kinder’s values of humility, curiosity, collaboration, results, and innovation.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
Committed to creating inclusive, meaningful experiences that build long-term relationships with candidates and employees.

Responsibilities

Serve as a central hub for recruiting operations, balancing daily scheduling and communication with broader process improvement initiatives.
Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture leaders to align candidate touchpoints with Kinder’s brand and long-term talent strategy.
Proactively manage candidate pipelines, ensuring records are accurate, feedback is standardized, and hiring decisions are data informed.
Anticipate scheduling needs and remove logistical obstacles to create a seamless, professional experience for candidates and interviewers.
Lead the planning and execution of onboarding programs that are structured, welcoming, and strategically aligned with Kinder’s culture and values.
Develop creative, engaging pre-boarding and first-week experiences that immerse new hires in Kinder’s story and accelerate integration.
Collaborate with leaders to ensure onboarding plans are customized, scalable, and sustainable as Kinder grows.
Continuously refine the onboarding journey by collecting and analyzing feedback from new hires and managers.
Act as a change agent, identifying opportunities to streamline recruiting and onboarding workflows while introducing innovative practices.
Create tools, templates, and resources that scale with the business and enhance efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Monitor emerging trends in recruiting operations, onboarding, and employer branding to position Kinder as a forward-thinking employer of choice.
Infuse Kinder’s values of humility, curiosity, collaboration, results, and innovation into every candidate and employee interaction.
Support storytelling initiatives—such as career site updates, social campaigns, and employee features—that highlight Kinder’s unique culture.
Partner with People & Culture leadership on special projects that strengthen employer brand visibility and candidate engagement.