Talent Acquisition Specialist

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an onsite Talent Acquisition Specialist in Carlsbad, CA to coordinate recruitment activities, support the People, Branding, and Culture function, and ensure accurate employee records.

You will manage interview schedules, provide timely updates, and uphold a high-standard candidate experience throughout the process. This role requires strong recruiting skills, data confidentiality, and customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Talent Acquisition in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Must be able to work onsite daily at our Carlsbad, CA office.
• Ability to apply recruiting skills in line with company policies and independently manage tasks.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and standard digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy and organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary process owner for the interview lifecycle across departments and time zones.
• Provide a white-glove candidate experience, including onsite logistics for Carlsbad visits.
• Maintain real-time accuracy in the ATS with candidate records and interview feedback.
• Perform initial resume reviews and phone screenings to assess core competencies and cultural fit.
• Assist in data gathering and basic analysis for compensation and benefits.
• Create and assist in offer letters and related documentation.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Interview coordination

Communication

Data privacy

Customer service

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field

Tools

iCIMS

MS Office

Job description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Talent Acquisition Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to the People, Branding, and Culture function-primarily coordination of recruitment initiatives. 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

• 5+ years experience Talent Acquisition, 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

$21.63 - $34.13 / 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 $26.68 - $40.14/ 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.

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