Talent Acquisition Specialist - (Temp) Hybrid San Mateo, CA

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from posting job ads and screening resumes to negotiating job offers.
• Proactively source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, industry associations, employee referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles across R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial functions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and department leaders to understand skill gaps and provide consultative advice for best hiring practices.
• Maintain data integrity: own accurate, up-to-date candidate records and workflow tracking in the ATS (ADP workforce now).
• Career coordination: Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications to ensure a positive experience throughout the process.
• Employer branding: Represent Route 92 Medical authentically across candidate touchpoints, contributing to a strong employer brand in the medical device space.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific employment regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a full lifecycle talent acquisition role, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and candidate development.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with the demonstrated ability to build pipelines and present qualified candidate slates.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience recruiting in a highly regulated industry (medical device, life sciences, biotech, or similar).
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• High school diploma required.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.