Temp Talent Acquisition Coordinator for High-Volume Hiring

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner with hiring managers, build tailored recruitment strategies, run advertising campaigns, and guide candidates through the interview and hiring process.

You will source, screen, and interview applicants, verify credentials, education, and experience, and monitor labor market conditions. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of full-lifecycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates using job boards, professional networks, and an ATS.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills with a focus on delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience handling high-volume recruitment or working in a fast-paced agency/in-house environment.
• Familiarity with basic labor market research and tracking hiring metrics.
• SHRM, PHR, or related HR/recruitment coursework or certification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment strategies, run advertising campaigns, and guide candidates through the interview and hiring process.
• Build talent pipelines through proactive outreach, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and candidate sourcing.
• Source, screen, and interview applicants, verifying all necessary credentials, education, and experience before presenting qualified candidates.
• Monitor recruitment trends, research labor market conditions, and collaborate with HR partners or staffing agencies to resolve hiring challenges and optimize strategies.

Skills

Full-lifecycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner with hiring managers, build tailored recruitment strategies, run advertising campaigns, and guide candidates through the interview and hiring process.

You will source, screen, and interview applicants, verify credentials, education, and experience, and monitor labor market conditions. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.