Talent Acquisition Specialist

New Heritage Recruiters; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Career development hours

Job summary

New Heritage Recruiters is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting for Sacramento-area needs. This in-person role partners with hiring managers to clarify staffing requirements, build sourcing strategies, and maintain candidate pipelines from application through selection.

Reporting to recruiting leadership, you will coordinate requisitions in the ATS, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and help ensure employment decisions comply with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies.
• Own full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection.
• Source candidates through job boards, online platforms, networking, referrals, and events.
• Screen candidates to evaluate qualifications, experience, and fit.
• Coordinate requisitions and candidate activity in the ATS.
• Initiate background checks and employment eligibility verification.
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee records and related documentation.
• Stay compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Deliver excellent customer service to candidates, employees, and hiring managers.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

ATS

Sourcing tools

HR technology

Job description

New Heritage Recruiters is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting for Sacramento-area hiring needs. This in-person role partners closely with hiring managers to clarify staffing requirements, build sourcing strategies, and maintain strong candidate pipelines from application through selection.

Reporting to recruiting leadership, you will coordinate requisitions in the applicant tracking system, screen and assess candidates, and help ensure employment decisions follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position also includes participation in recruiting events, with occasional travel up to 10%.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies
• Own full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection
• Source candidates through job boards, online platforms, networking, referrals, professional organizations, recruitment events, and other channels
• Screen candidates to evaluate qualifications, experience, and overall fit
• Provide recruiting guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the hiring process
• Manage job requisitions, job descriptions, and candidate activity in the applicant tracking system
• Initiate background checks and employment eligibility verification
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee records and related documentation
• Respond to employment-related questions and elevate complex or sensitive matters as needed
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Stay current on recruiting trends, best practices, and HR technology
• Assist with employee orientation and onboarding activities
• Deliver excellent customer service to candidates, employees, and hiring managers
• Travel up to 10% for recruiting events

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Proficiency with computers, applicant tracking systems, and online sourcing tools

Tools and Technology

• Applicant tracking system
• Online sourcing tools
• HR technology

Compensation and Location

• Salary: USD 87,360 to 98,670 per year
• Location: Sacramento, CA (onsite)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits at reduced employee costs
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with company match and no vesting requirement
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Professional development hours
• Company-paid malpractice insurance for applicable providers
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance