Talent Acquisition & Engagement Partner

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
• Ensure timely and effective hiring across all departments and levels
• Conduct initial interviews and partner with hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines
• Identify and leverage effective recruiting channels, including local, national, and niche platforms
• Hiring Manager Partnership
• Partner closely with managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Provide support and input on interview practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions
• Support the development of interview guides, rubrics, and consistent hiring practices
• Candidate Experience & Pacific Quest Brand
• Ensure a responsive, professional, and engaging experience for all candidates
• Represent Pacific Quest authentically, communicating our mission, culture, and expectations clearly
• Support the development and ongoing improvement of job postings and recruitment messaging
• Process Improvement & Operations
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within the applicant tracking system
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain and update recruitment processes, tools, and documentation
• Conduct periodic audits of sourcing channels, job postings, and hiring workflows
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Support coordinate and evaluate employee engagement and retention initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, strengthen organizational culture, and support Pacific Quest's strategic workforce goals
• Onboarding & Training
• Partner with HR and leadership to support onboarding processes and timelines
• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment processes and best practices
• Additional Duties
• Aid in coordination of employee appreciation events and celebrations
• Assist with coordination of employee appreciation events and celebrations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of roles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence hiring decisions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, IOS, and Google Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with recruiting in geographically unique or talent-constrained markets
• Understanding of trauma-informed environments or residential care settings

Key Competencies

• Relationship-building and candidate engagement
• Sound judgment in assessing both skill and cultural alignment
• Creativity and resourcefulness in sourcing strategies
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Strong alignment with Pacific Quest’s mission and values

Work Hours & Location

• Full-time, 40+ hours per week
• The schedule will require flexibility and will vary based on organizational and recruiting needs, including the needs of candidates and hiring managers
• This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of on-site work at Pacific Quest locations and home-based work
• Ability to work on-site as needed to support organizational and recruiting needs, while completing other responsibilities remotely

Physical Demands

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following:
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly
• Extended periods of sitting and working on a computer, including frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools; ability to maintain focus and productivity during prolonged screen time
• Ability to communicate clearly via phone, video, and written formats
• Standing, walking, climbing stairs, traversing uneven terrain

Healthcare

• Includes preventative health and wellness coverage; optional prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off accrual and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan
• Prodeals and discounts