Talent Acquisition Specialist

Integr8staff; California; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting, build proactive talent pipelines, and support market expansion in the Los Angeles area with hybrid/remote flexibility.

You will partner with leadership to define hiring needs, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain ATS records, while driving employer branding, sourcing strategy, and continuous process improvements across the recruiting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, HR, or related.
• Experience using sourcing tools incl. LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, and social recruiting.
• Experience with AI-powered recruiting and marketing tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, email marketing, social media).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication; relationship-building.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from intake to onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines via proactive sourcing and outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to define needs and guide selection decisions.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and culture fit.
• Manage multiple requisitions with responsiveness and high candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate ATS/CRM records and update candidate status.
• Conduct talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence.
• Support recruiting marketing through email, social media, and employer branding.
• Develop relationships with professional organizations and educational institutions.
• Communicate with candidates, clients, and stakeholders for scheduling and feedback.
• Track recruiting metrics to support hiring goals and process improvement.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Talent Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

AI recruiting tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

ATS/CRM

CRM

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid/Remote)

Company: Integr8staff

Position Overview

Integr8staff is a highly regarded, boutique staffing and recruitment firm headquarters in Southern California. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support talent acquisition initiatives through full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, market research, talent mapping, digital outreach, and strategic partnership development. This role will work closely with leadership to help expand our presence in the Los Angeles market while delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned openings, including intake meetings, sourcing strategy, candidate outreach, screening, interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding activities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methodologies, referrals, networking, social recruiting, industry research, and applicant databases.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to define hiring needs, develop candidate profiles, provide market intelligence, and guide selection decisions.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for skills, experience, qualifications, and cultural alignment before advancing them through the hiring process.
• Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness, organization, and a high-quality candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the applicant tracking system, including candidate status updates, interview feedback, notes, and recruiting activity.
• Conduct talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence activities to identify emerging talent pools and hiring opportunities.
• Support recruiting marketing efforts through email campaigns, social media outreach, talent engagement initiatives, and employer branding activities.
• Develop relationships with professional organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and industry networks to expand candidate pipelines.
• Communicate consistently with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely scheduling, feedback exchange, and hiring decisions.
• Track recruiting metrics and performance indicators to support hiring goals and continuous process improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Minimum one to three years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, HR, or related experience.
• Experience utilizing sourcing tools and platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, job boards, and social recruiting channels.
• Working knowledge of AI-powered recruiting and marketing tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, email marketing platforms, and social media tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, clients, and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience within a staffing agency, executive search, RPO, or high-volume recruiting environment.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, SEO, email marketing campaigns, and employer branding strategies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and provide consultative recruiting support.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Core Competencies

• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Candidate Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Market Research & Talent Mapping
• Digital Recruiting & Social Media Outreach
• ATS & CRM Administration
• Communication & Negotiation
• Time Management & Organization
• Results-Oriented Execution