Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner

About the role

This is a unique dual-function individual contributor role designed for an expert who can navigate the complexities of full-cycle technical recruiting while simultaneously building trust with management and internal stakeholders on HR matters. This critical, hands-on role is based in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Support
• Developing job descriptions, posting positions, and negotiating external recruitment efforts
• Conducting initial resume screening and performing "first-touch" phone screens
• Utilizing LinkedIn and other databases to proactively find "passive" talent, building a pipeline of candidates outside of agency submissions
• Developing and executing creative sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and a variety of active and passive channels to identify and engage top-tier talent
• Managing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including opening/closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring all candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance
• Engaging and managing external staffing agencies; scheduling intake calls, distributing job descriptions, and tracking candidate submissions
• Managing the end-to-end interview loop, including scheduling technical screens and on-site interviews for both agency and direct-hire candidates
• Ensuring every applicant has a seamless experience, from initial outreach to the first day of onboarding
• Overseeing Affirmative Action requirements and reports filings
• Tracking and reporting on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline conversion rates, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
• HR Business Partnership & Process Improvement
• Partnering with department heads to provide guidance on organizational design, succession planning, and performance management
• Conducting deep-dive audits of HR workflows (onboarding, lifecycle management, retention) to eliminate systemic inefficiencies and implement automated, scalable solutions
• Leading complex employee relations inquiries, providing coaching to managers and ensuring a culture of high performance and legal compliance
• Driving the implementation of company-wide policy shifts, ensuring seamless adoption and clear communication across the organization
• Providing strategic support for benefits renewals and compensation benchmarking to ensure we remain competitive in the current market
• Leading special projects, such as updating employee handbooks, coordinating company events, and implementing new HR software modules

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification highly preferred
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity
• Proven track record in a government contracting environment
• Power-user level experience with modern HRIS and ATS platforms and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques
• Strong understanding of FAR regulatory and/or ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 document control requirements
• Previous experience supporting OFCCP or ISO audits

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• A "systems-thinking" approach to HR; the ability to not only fix a problem but to build a process that prevents it from recurring
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping the ball
• Professional presence with the ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers
• A "continuous improvement" mentality
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment, working extended hours (as needed)
• Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

What You Can Expect

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful

Pay Range

$100,000 - $155,000 (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

Benefits

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance