Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Traffic Management, Llc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Management LLC in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Recruiter to act as a strategic talent acquisition partner. You will lead full-cycle recruiting, source through multiple platforms, and collaborate with leadership to build diverse candidate pipelines and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

You will manage both high-volume roles and leadership positions, oversee ATS postings, and drive onboarding and reporting to People Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience leading or managing a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to HR in all recruitment activities.
• Partner with VP of People Operations to define requirements and drive timely hiring.
• Manage recruitment for high-volume and professional/leadership roles.
• Oversee job postings through ATS and external boards.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster; network extensively.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate hiring updates to stakeholders.
• Develop job descriptions, screening tools, and interview guides.
• Lead Talent Acquisition and onboarding teams; build candidate pipelines.
• Maintain records and provide reporting to People Operations leadership.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strategic sourcing

Candidate pipeline

Interviewing

Stakeholder partnering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job DescriptionFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Title: Senior RecruiterReports To: VP of People OperationsSupervisory Responsibilities: NoPosition SummaryThe Senior Recruiter serves as a strategic talent acquisition partner, leading full-cycle recruiting efforts while developing innovative and creative approaches to attract, engage, and secure top talent across all branch locations. This role proactively identifies new sourcing channels, builds talent communities, leverages employer branding initiatives, and implements forward-thinking recruitment strategies to expand candidate pipelines and increase applicant flow. Partnering closely with leadership and hiring managers, the Senior Recruiter drives workforce growth by anticipating talent needs, cultivating diverse candidate networks, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide support to the Human Resources department in all recruitment-related activitiesPartner with the VP of People Operations to define position requirements, ensure service satisfaction, and drive timely hiring and onboarding processesManage recruitment for both high-volume roles and professional/leadership-level positionsOversee job postings through the applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boardsSource candidates through networking platforms such as LinkedIn, indeed, and MonsterReview and screen resume to assess candidate qualificationsConduct phone screenings and in-person interviews using structured tools and best practicesCoordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidatesCommunicate key hiring updates, including start dates, compensation, position status, and onboarding schedulesOrganize and participate in job fairs and recruitment events, including travel to branch locations as neededDevelop and maintain job descriptions, screening tools, assessments, and interview guidesLead and manage the Talent Acquisition and onboarding teamsBuild and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needsFoster and maintain strong relationships with candidates, employees, and external partnersMaintain accurate records of candidate interactions and provide reporting to People Operations leadershipDevelop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to build strong candidate pipelines and maintain a consistent flow of qualified applicants across key roles.Perform additional duties as assignedQualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication, including presentation skillsSolid understanding of recruitment processes and employment lawsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment technologies (e.g., ATS platforms)Strong interpersonal and customer service skillsDemonstrated critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving abilitiesEffective negotiation and influencing skillsEquipment UsedStandard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.)Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle as neededPhysical Requirements & Work EnvironmentAbility to stand for extended periodsAbility to lift to 20 poundsFrequent use of hands for computer and office tasksAbility to perform repetitive motionsExposure to moderate noise levelsAbility to perform job duties in a safe and alert mannerEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree preferred3–5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition strongly preferredPrior experience managing or leading a team is preferredAdditional InformationThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.Traffic Management LLC (TML) reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.