Position Overview
Inlighten Technologies is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Systems & Talent Acquisition Specialist to help build a robust, integrated, and scalable HR systems infrastructure to support the company's growth. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will focus on HR systems implementation and optimization, process automation, HR data and analytics, and talent acquisition. The Specialist will collaborate with HR leadership, hiring managers, IT, employees, and external partners to establish efficient workflows, strengthen data integrity, and deliver an effective employee and candidate experience.
The ideal candidate combines HR technology expertise with hands-on recruiting experience and a passion for building scalable HR processes in a growing technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
HR Systems & Process Optimization
- Partner with the Head of HR to build, implement, and optimize a robust and integrated HR systems infrastructure.
- Administer and enhance HR platforms, including ADP RUN/ADP Workforce Now/TriNet, BambooHR, and related systems, as applicable.
- Support system configuration, implementation, integrations, data migration, troubleshooting, workflow automation, and user training.
- Develop standardized workflows for onboarding, employee changes, performance management, benefits, timekeeping, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate employee data, organizational structures, digital personnel files, and system access controls.
- Coordinate with IT, vendors, payroll providers, and benefits partners to resolve issues and improve system functionality.
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Coordinate recruitment from job postings and candidate sourcing through screening, interview scheduling, feedback collection, offer preparation, and pre-employment requirements.
- Support recruitment for engineering, AI, semiconductor, and other technical and professional positions.
- Build candidate pipelines using recruiting platforms, professional networks, and sourcing tools.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and report on key metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline status, and hiring progress.
- Establish efficient recruiting workflows and ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience.
HR Data, Reporting & Analytics
- Develop HR dashboards and reports covering headcount, organizational structure, recruitment, turnover, and other workforce metrics.
- Maintain consistent reporting processes and accurate, reliable HR data.
- Ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access controls across HR systems.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Programs
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, employee changes, transfers, and offboarding, ensuring accurate documentation and system updates.
- Support benefits administration, open enrollment, PTO and leave tracking, timekeeping, and routine employee inquiries.
- Support performance management, goal-setting, compensation reviews, employee surveys, and engagement initiatives.
- Develop templates, checklists, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and employee experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in HR systems, talent acquisition, and HR operations,
- Hands-on experience with HRIS implementation, administration, or optimization; experience with ADP RUN/ ADP Workforce Now, TriNet and BambooHR is required
- Experience improving HR workflows, managing employee data, and developing reports or dashboards.
- Experience coordinating recruitment and managing candidate pipelines; technical recruiting experience in technology, engineering, AI, or semiconductor industries is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented HR professional who enjoys building processes and infrastructure from the ground up. They combine strong HR technology capabilities with recruiting execution, analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable translating HR needs into practical, scalable technology solutions and efficient people processes.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, onsite position based in Santa Clara, California, offering an opportunity to build and strengthen HR systems, enhance talent acquisition, and contribute directly to the company's growth.