Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

First-5-Alameda; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (health care)

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & sick time

17 paid holidays

Job summary

First 5 Alameda County is seeking a Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment for open positions, collaborating with hiring managers and the HR team to build a diverse, robust talent pipeline. The role focuses on delivering a positive candidate experience and aligning staffing plans with organizational needs.

You will source candidates through multiple channels, screen and interview, and maintain accurate ATS records while supporting broader HR initiatives as

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of full-time, relevant and progressively responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for 4 years of experience. A Master’s degree may be substituted for an additional year of experience.
• Knowledge of Recruiting and sourcing best practices.
• Understanding of HR policies and employment laws/regulations.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles in recruitment.
• Knowledge of interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Labor market trends and talent pools.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Planning and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for open positions and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, direct outreach, networking, and other channels, with a focus on diverse candidate pools.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications and fit.
• Provide backup support for scheduling interviews.
• Maintain ATS records and candidate communications.
• Conduct reference checks and salary history documentation for offers.
• Stay current on recruitment trends and best practices.
• Support general HR responsibilities as volume allows.
• Lead recruitment check-ins and provide updates to HR leadership.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate experience

Sourcing & outreach

Interviews & assessment

Relationship building

Project management

HR systems (Paycom)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Paycom

Job description

The Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing through offer and onboarding. Partnering closely with hiring managers and the HR team, this role identifies hiring needs, delivers a positive candidate experience, and builds a strong, diverse talent pipeline for current and future openings. As recruitment volume allows, the specialist also supports general HR activities and projects.Manage full-cycle recruitment for open positions and ensure a positive candidate experience.Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, direct outreach, networking, and other channels, with a focus on diverse candidate pools.Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.Screen and interview candidates to assess their qualifications and alignment with position requirements.Provide backup support for scheduling interviews.Lead recruitment check-ins and provide the HR team with daily progress updates.Maintain consistent communication with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.Manage reference checks and complete salary history documentation to support offer recommendations.Maintain accurate ATS records, update candidate statuses, and send decline communications.Stay current on recruitment trends and best practices. Recommend process improvements.Support general HR responsibilities as recruitment volume allows.Additional projects and duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Minimum of eight years of full-time, relevant and progressively responsible experience.Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for 4 years of experience. A Master’s degree may be substituted for an additional year of experience.Knowledge of:Recruiting and sourcing best practicesUnderstanding of general human resources policies and procedures, including employment laws and regulationsUnderstanding of organizational staffing needs and workforce planningAwareness of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles and best practices in recruitment.Knowledge of interview techniques and evaluation methods.Knowledge of labor market trends and talent pools.Cross-cultural sensitivityPrinciples and practices of planning and project managementProficiency with HR and Applicant Tracking Systems (Paycom preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 preferredAbility to:Build relationships with passive candidatesCreate a positive candidate experienceThrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to staff and candidatesDemonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in a variety of contextsRead, analyze, and interpret common professional publications, legislative or policy documents, financial reports and related agency documents and informationPlan and project manage work to ensure organizational goals are achievedWork with HR Leadership to develop a wide variety of short- and long-range plans, tracking metricsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with candidates and staff throughout the AgencyFacilitate groups and manage meetings effectivelyAdapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in agency operations and work assignments or proceduresDefine and creatively address problems or management challenges requiring analysis of multiple variables or situations, collect and analyze information, consider alternatives, and draw valid conclusionsPlease note:All First 5 employees must live and work in California.The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $123,000 and as an independent government agency, the posted salary is the set salary range for this position. We cannot offer salaries above this posted range.About First 5 Alameda CountyFirst 5 Alameda County believes every child in Alameda County should have optimal health, development, and well-being to reach their greatest potential. Through innovative programs and policy advocacy, we help provide children and their families access to resources that support their first five years of development.Join our mission-driven team that in partnership with the community, supports a county-wide continuous prevention and early intervention system that promotes optimal health and development, narrows disparities, and improves peak years of child development.First 5 Alameda County BenefitsWe offer a benefits package to our temporary employees with health care including Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage. We also offer paid vacation and sick time. We have 17 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as paid time off.