Talent Acquisition Specialist - Oakland CA

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for full lifecycle recruiting in Northern California.

This will be a hands-on role responsible for full cycle recruiting, HR administrative tasks, employee engagement, and assisting with training.

In addition, the Talent Acquisitions Specialist will support additional recruiting activities for new client locations.

This is a full-time exempt role.



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*This role requires being in our East Bay office Monday through Friday with up to 15% travel.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Responsibilities: · Determine the hiring needs of the area by establishing staffing requirements through consultation with field management and workforce scheduling.

· Build applicant pipeline by researching and contacting community services, local colleges, and networking within markets.

· Utilize technology and social media networking tools as well as traditional sourcing techniques to source the best candidates.

· Understand and be knowledgeable of talent acquisition trends and changes through research, relying heavily on data, metrics, and industry best practices in coordinating recruitment efforts.

· Ensure delivery of prompt and effective communications with candidates & workforce scheduling throughout the full cycle recruiting process.

· Process all pre-employment docs/onboarding documentation, background investigations and facilitate drug screening.

· Participate in full cycle employment engagement from applicant through employee by ensuring appropriate communications, training and onboarding occur prior to working a schedule.

· Further engage in regular interactions with employees to access engagement and possible referral opportunities.

· Utilize applicant tracking system to ensure all data is updated throughout the interview and hiring process.

· Collaborate effectively with human resources to ensure onboarding, compliance, and employee records are accurate at the time of hire.

· Participate in other duties as assigned.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Qualifications: · The ideal candidate will have 3 + years of experience as a Recruiter for hourly/non-exempt roles in a fast-paced environment.

· A proven stable career history, with no more than three jobs in the last six years and no employment gaps greater than 6 months.

· Must be trustworthy, have a high sense of integrity, be customer-centric, results-driven, flexible, agile, adapt to shifting priorities and react well to constant change.

· Highly organized with the ability to work independently in an office environment and produce sustainable results with minimal supervision.

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a high attention to detail.

· Must be able to successfully complete a drug and thorough background check.

· Must be available to travel up to 15% with reliable transportation.

· Working knowledge of an applicant tracking and HRIS systems (Kronos/UKG Ready and/or Workday will be especially helpful) and P...