Talent Acquisition & People Specialist

Are you a people‑focused HR professional with a passion for recruiting and helping teams grow? West Coast Self‑Storage is seeking a driven and organized full‑time Talent Acquisition & People Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA. As a key member of our People/Human Resources team, you’ll support recruiting and onboarding efforts while supporting a variety of HR programs and processes.

Location: Everett, WA (100% onsite). Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt.

Pay

$27.00 – $34.00 per hour DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• $10,000 Employer Sponsored Life Insurance
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• 401(k)/Roth with matching funds
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition & People Specialist is responsible for supporting full‑cycle recruiting, onboarding, and talent acquisition initiatives while providing administrative and operational support for the People/Human Resources department. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, hire, and onboard top talent, maintain accurate team member records, support benefits administration, and help ensure a positive team member experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and staffing priorities.
• Create and post job advertisements across recruiting platforms.
• Review applications, screen resumes, and identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate reference and background check requirements.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting documentation.
• Prepare recruiting reports and track hiring metrics.

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new team members.
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, and new hire communications.
• Ensure completion of required employment documentation and onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to schedule orientation, training, and onboarding activities.
• Partner with managers to support successful integration of new team members.
• Maintain onboarding records and prepare onboarding‑related reports.

HR Administration & Team Member Support

• Maintain accurate team member records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
• Process team member promotions and separations.
• Assist team members with benefits enrollment.
• Respond to routine team member inquiries regarding policies, benefits, payroll, and HR procedures and escalate as needed.
• Assist with HR reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
• Support HR projects, audits, and administrative activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive team member information.

Collaboration & Other Duties

• Work closely with hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring needs.
• Assist with the coordination of recruiting events and HR initiatives.
• Travel occasionally to company locations, job fairs, meetings, or recruiting events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Human Resources or related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of full‑cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and new hire processes.
• Experience working with HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.