Location: San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area 
Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm – Working hours may slightly vary depending on operational needs. 
Pay rate:$90k to $100k 
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for both store and corporate hiring needs. This role is ideal for a hands-on recruiter who excels at proactive sourcing, talent identification, and building strong candidate pipelines in a high-volume environment.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist operates with a high degree of independence, making strategic decisions regarding sourcing methods, candidate evaluation, and recruitment strategies. Partnering closely with hiring managers, this position plays a critical role in attracting top talent, improving hiring outcomes, and ensuring a positive candidate experience while meeting key recruiting objectives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong sourcing expertise, excellent relationship-building skills, and experience leveraging modern recruitment technologies, including AI-assisted talent acquisition tools.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions.
  

• Identify and utilize the most effective sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and community outreach.
  

• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
  

• Continuously evaluate sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies to improve candidate quality and hiring outcomes.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer recommendations.
  

• Evaluate candidate qualifications and provide recommendations based on business needs and position requirements.
  

• Conduct candidate outreach, screening, and engagement activities.
  

• Provide hiring managers with market insights related to candidate availability and competitiveness.

Recruitment Operations & Process Improvement

• Manage job postings and recruitment advertising efforts.
  

• Monitor sourcing channel performance and optimize recruiting investments.
  

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.

Recruiting Technology & AI Tools

• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, and AI-assisted recruiting tools to support recruiting objectives.
  

• Leverage recruiting data and automation tools to improve sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes.
  

• Evaluate recruiting technologies and recommend process enhancements.
  

• Ensure compliant and appropriate use of AI-assisted recruiting technologies.

Recruitment Performance & Reporting

• Drive achievement of recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, fulfillment rates, pipeline quality, and source effectiveness.
  

• Analyze recruiting data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
  

• Provide regular updates and reporting on recruiting progress and outcomes.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  

• Advise stakeholders on labor market trends, candidate availability, and hiring expectations.
  

• Support hiring decisions through candidate assessment and market expertise.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  

• Maintain consistent and timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
  

• Represent the employer brand professionally in all interactions.

Offer Management & Hiring Execution

• Prepare and present candidate recommendations aligned with hiring requirements.
  

• Support the offer process and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
  

• Coordinate recruitment activities while maintaining accountability for hiring outcomes.

Compliance

• Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, California state, and local employment laws.
  

• Maintain accurate records and recruiting data within the ATS.
  

• Monitor recruiting metrics and ensure compliance with applicable hiring regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  

• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in California.
  

• Strong experience sourcing candidates in high-volume environments such as retail, supermarkets, restaurants, manufacturing, warehousing, or similar industries.
  

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute sourcing strategies.
  

• Experience evaluating candidates and influencing hiring decisions.
  

• Strong knowledge of federal, California state, and local employment laws related to recruiting and hiring.
  

• Experience using ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and AI-assisted recruiting technologies.
  

• Excellent sourcing, networking, and candidate engagement skills.
  

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
  

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and attention to detail.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Chinese.
  

• PHR-CA certification.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a combination of office and retail environments.
  

• Occasional travel to locations, job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities may be required.
  

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
  

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 pounds.
  

• Frequent communication with candidates, employees, and management in person, by phone, and electronically.

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