Talent Engagement Specialist

Pacific Health Group•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Engagement Specialist is a strategic partner to the HR Leader, responsible for sourcing and advancing high-quality candidates through the recruitment pipeline. This role focuses on identifying viable talent, facilitating the assessment process, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear, thoughtful summaries and recommendations. This position does not conduct pre-screen interviews and instead plays a critical role in ensuring only top candidates move forward based on assessment performance, experience, and overall fit for the role and team. This role is hybrid, While this role is primarily remote, your success happens out in the community. You’ll need to be based in California and ready to travel locally for what matters: university partnerships, hiring fairs, and active street outreach. We offer the flexibility of working from home, provided you’re ready to show up and represent us in person whenever there’s a chance to find great talent

Requirements

3+ years of heavy sourcing or recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or mission-driven sectors.
Proven ability to build partnerships with educational institutions and a willingness to participate in active, street-level outreach.
High level of comfort navigating new software and handling standard office equipment without needing a manual for every task.
Strong ability to synthesize data (resumes + assessments) into clear, actionable recommendations.
Ability to evaluate candidate quality based on a "quality over quantity" mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to "sell" the mission to a diverse audience.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple roles and pipelines simultaneously.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and modern communication tools (RingCentral/Zoom).

Responsibilities

Build and maintain active partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and career centers to create a consistent pipeline of specialized talent.
Participate in direct street outreach and grassroots initiatives. This involves engaging with the public in community spaces to raise awareness of career opportunities and build local talent pools.
Execute aggressive sourcing strategies via social platforms, referrals, and niche job boards to identify high-quality, viable candidates.
Represent the organization at local hiring events, career fairs, and community gatherings to expand our reach within specific counties and program priorities.
Introduce prospective talent to our "assessment-first" workflow. You are responsible for ensuring candidates complete evaluations within a 48-hour window.
Review resumes alongside assessment data to prepare a concise "Value Proposition" for each qualified candidate
Submit candidates who receive a successful assessment score to the hiring manager.
Provide the candidate’s resume and summary for review.
Partner with hiring managers to align on next steps.
Upon hiring manager approval, coordinate interview scheduling
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process
Ensure a seamless and professional scheduling experience
Maintain real-time updates in our ATS (Workable) and recruiting trackers. Success in this role is based on meeting pipeline health metrics and hiring progress goals.
Collaborate closely with leadership to align on candidate quality. You are the gatekeeper—only assessment-validated candidates move forward.
Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring a high-touch, professional experience from the first "hello" to the final interview coordination.
Ensure all recruitment activities align with company policies and fair hiring practices
Maintain strict confidentiality of candidate information

Benefits

160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Time
11 paid holidays per year, including birthday and one floating holiday after one year
4 paid volunteer hours per month
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
Professional development and growth opportunities
Employee discount programs
Quarterly in-person events