Talent Acquisition Partner - Temporary

EPT SPE LLC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO

Housing discount

Job summary

Essex Property Trust in Irvine, CA seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment for high-volume roles and senior-level searches, balancing rapid delivery with a quality candidate experience in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role partners with hiring managers, builds pipelines, and coordinates events to meet workforce needs while advancing equity and inclusion.

Typical starting salaries range from $73,000 to $89,000 per year, with benefits, holidays, PTO, and a housing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred).
• Ability to source, engage, and convert passive candidates.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting across high-volume requisitions and leadership/corporate roles.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing methods.
• Plan and execute hiring events and community outreach to support volume hiring goals.
• Provide market insights and data-driven recommendations to hiring managers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing passive candidates

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

City Irvine State California Job Location Irvine Regional Office (Derian) Position Type Temporary As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will serve as a critical driver of our hiring strategy, leading full-cycle recruitment efforts with a primary focus on high-volume hiring, while also supporting corporate and leadership-level roles. This role requires a balance of operational excellence and strategic influence—ensuring we can efficiently scale frontline talent while elevating hiring outcomes across corporate functions. You will partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to deeply understand workforce needs, proactively build talent pipelines, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on organizational growth by shaping a workforce that aligns with Essex Property Trust’s values, culture, and long-term business objectives. This is a temporary position based in Irvine, CA to support with our high-volume hiring needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts across a high-volume requisition load, while also managing corporate and leadership searches. Ensure efficiency, consistency, and a best-in-class candidate experience while meeting or exceeding time-to-fill and quality-of-hire metrics.
• Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing methods, including direct outreach, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals. Continuously engage passive talent for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Hiring Events & Talent Engagement: Plan and execute hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives to support volume hiring goals and strengthen employer brand presence in key markets.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders by providing market insights, talent trends, and data-driven recommendations. Develop strategic hiring plans that align with both high-volume demands and specialized corporate hiring needs. Build trust and credibility with every interaction.
• Optimize Recruitment Processes: Be a change-maker! You’ll implement creative solutions to streamline the hiring process, remove bottlenecks, and make it more efficient.
• Candidate Experience Excellence: Champion a seamless, transparent, and engaging candidate journey, ensuring timely communication and a positive experience across all touchpoints—particularly critical in high-volume environments.
• Equity & Inclusion: Embed equitable and inclusive hiring practices into all recruiting activities. Partner with hiring managers to ensure fair and consistent evaluation processes, mitigate bias, and support the creation of a more inclusive workforce.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success in high-volume hiring environments, along with exposure to corporate and/or leadership roles.
• Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (Workday preferred).
• Proven ability to source, engage, and convert passive candidates.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver insights, training, and hiring recommendations to business leaders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to operate with agility in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:

• Hybrid work model: 4 days in-office (Monday-Thursday) at Essex's corporate office in Irvine, CA. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex's sole discretion.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced setting with tight deadlines.
• Use of standard office equipment and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
• Frequent travel required on the West coast for hiring events, meetings, training, or conferences.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret hiring needs and translate them into actionable recruiting strategies.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong presentation capabilities, with confidence in delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%. Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

New hires generally start between $73,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.

Essex Property Trust is an S&P 500 company and a proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are committed to the vibrant communities in which we operate, and we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders.

At Essex, we believe a company focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is the key driver of innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities to grow your career, and a positive workplace environment in which every employee is empowered to provide a meaningful contribution to our Company’s mission.

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.