Talent Acquisition Specialist, Temporary

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,448 - 52,982; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit offerings

Cash or stock incentives

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Temporary) to join their team in Carlsbad, CA. This position provides essential administrative support within the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring smooth execution of recruitment processes and maintaining candidate data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a background in talent acquisition coordination, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The role is onsite and expected to last approximately 6 months to 1 year.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Talent Acquisition Coordination within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendar invites across multiple departments for interviews.
• Provide timely updates and logistics for onsite visits.
• Maintain accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Perform initial resume reviews and conduct phone screenings.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Coordination

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred)

Job description

What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Temporary) to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! We anticipate that this role will last approximately 6 months to 1 year, providing a fantastic chance to gain experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the People, Branding, and Culture function‑primarily Talent Acquisition. This role ensures smooth execution of core recruitment processes, maintains accurate employee data and documentation, and supports candidates and employees with a high standard of service.

The day‑to‑day

• Act as the primary "process owner" for the interview lifecycle, managing complex calendar invites across multiple departments and time zones.
• Serve as the face of the company for all applicants, providing timely updates, "day‑of" logistics for onsite visits in Carlsbad, and ensuring a white‑glove candidate experience.
• Maintain real‑time accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring candidate records, interview feedback, and hiring stages are updated with 100% data integrity.
• Depending on experience, perform initial resume reviews and conduct phone screenings to qualify candidates based on core competencies and cultural alignment.
• Support data gathering and basic analysis for compensation and benefits activities.
• Assist in creating offer letters.
• Preforms other duties as assigned or required.

What you'll need

• Proven background in Talent Acquisition Coordination within a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Must be able to work onsite daily at our Carlsbad, CA office.
• Ability to apply acquired recruiting skills to follow company policies and complete tasks effectively and independently.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and standard digital office tools.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on high levels of data accuracy and organization.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive compensation data and private candidate information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
• A strong customer‑service orientation, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all candidates and internal employees.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively interface with hiring managers and applicants.

What will help you on the job

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field is preferred.
• Interest in learning broader HR and Talent Acquisition functions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented, and adaptable to evolving business needs.

Salary range

$24.28 - $38.46 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $30.29 - $45.19/ hourly.

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on‑line application, please click here.