At TalentCount we believe in the power of Emotional Intelligence and we take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ talent acquisition and human resources professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth.

We are excited to be partnered with a growing company in the Costa Mesa, CA area seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for performing HR and recruiting-related tasks that promote great relationships with hiring managers and candidates. You will work to promote a culture of growth and progress in this position and help identify passive and actively seeking candidates to fill our growing headcount!

This is a direct hire position. We are a very collaborative team and enjoy an onsite workculture (Irvine, CA).

Core Duties:

• Work closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practice
• Conduct preliminary interviews with recruits to gauge interest, personality and salary requirements
• Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs
• Work with Talent Acquisition Manager and Hiring Managers to ensure a seamless interview experience for all candidates
• Meet with Human Resources to have a full-scale understanding of hiring needs and available positions within the company
• Facilitate candidate assessments following interviews, soliciting feedback, coordinating decision meetings, etc
• Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately
• Ensure compliance with all hiring policies, practices, and employment laws
• Oversee and promote intern programs including onboarding, training, staffing, and coaching of interns
• Other HR duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in HR and Talent Acquisition
• Experience with hard-to-fill openings
• Experience in the continual development of talent pipelines and sourcing potential candidates
• Proficient experience using Linkedin to source for top talents
• Previous experience developing and executing recruiting marketing and branding strategies
• Strong relationship building skills and emotional intelligence