<p><strong>Love finding the right person for the right opportunity? This could be your next recruiting assignment.</strong></p><p>A growing company in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> is looking for a <strong>Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong> to provide temporary recruiting support during a busy hiring period. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the fast pace of recruiting and can jump into an existing hiring process quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll partner with hiring managers to move candidates through the recruiting funnel, from sourcing and initial outreach through interviews and offer coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, comfortable working with multiple openings, and knows how to keep candidates engaged throughout the process.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, and internal databases</li><li>Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screens</li><li>Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers</li><li>Communicate interview details and follow up with candidates</li><li>Maintain accurate applicant records and recruiting activity</li><li>Assist with job postings and position updates</li><li>Track candidates through the hiring pipeline</li><li>Conduct reference checks and assist with pre-employment processes</li><li>Prepare candidate information for hiring managers</li><li>Help coordinate offers and start dates</li><li>Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the process</li><li>Assist with recruiting reports and hiring metrics</li><li>Support recruiting projects and special assignments</li></ul>
We are looking for a Recruiter to support hiring and onboarding efforts for a Contract position based in California. This role will manage recruitment activities from opening requisitions through candidate selection while helping create a positive and organized experience for applicants and team members joining the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing ability, sound judgment, and experience using applicant tracking and HR systems to keep hiring operations running efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end hiring activities for a range of departments, from intake discussions to offer-stage coordination.<br>• Develop and refine position summaries and use targeted outreach methods to attract talent with relevant experience.<br>• Identify and evaluate candidates through applicant tracking systems, direct sourcing, networking, and market research.<br>• Arrange and conduct interviews while keeping candidates and hiring teams informed throughout the process.<br>• Partner with HR to complete employment verifications, reference checks, and background screening steps.<br>• Maintain accurate and current job requisitions in ADP Workforce Now and use recruiting tools to strengthen candidate pipelines.<br>• Expand talent channels through community engagement, career events, and relationship-building efforts.<br>• Prepare recurring recruiting updates for leadership and track hiring activity through weekly reporting.<br>• Coordinate onboarding orientation, including I-9 review, onboarding materials, handbook preparation, and badge distribution.<br>• Organize required training sessions and leadership meetings, including compliance and safety-related programs as needed.