Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate
Pay: $40-$45/hour
Location: Irvine, CA
Duration: Temporary (approx. 6 months)
Schedule: Mon- Fri 8:00-5:00 (Fridays are WFH)
Summary
The Talent Acquisition Associate supports full-cycle recruiting across technical, corporate, and key business roles. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to execute sourcing strategies, manage candidate pipelines, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience. This position is ideal for a recruiter with a strong foundation in sourcing that is looking to grow in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer stage
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles
- Screen and evaluate candidates against role criteria
- Coordinate interviews and manage scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders
- Ensure timely feedback collection and candidate communication throughout the process
- Maintain accurate candidate data and compliance records in the ATS
- Execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other channels
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles
- Track recruiting activity and support reporting on key metrics (pipeline, time-to-fill, sources)
- Assist with job postings, offer coordination, and recruiting operations support
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of recruiting experience including sourcing and full-cycle exposure
- Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills