Talent Engagement Specialist
About the role
The Talent Engagement Specialist is a functional operational role responsible for coordinating the daily execution of Pacific Health Group's full-cycle recruiting workflow. Reporting to the HR Leader, this role ensures a high-touch candidate experience from initial application to the New Hire Orientation (NHO) hand-off. The Specialist exercises independent judgment in candidate evaluation and provides essential operational support to ensure the HR department meets its high-volume staffing goals. This role is hybrid; while primarily remote, success happens out in the community. You'll need to be based in California and ready to travel locally for university partnerships, hiring fairs, and active street outreach. We offer the flexibility of working from home, provided you're ready to show up and represent us in person whenever there's a chance to find great talent.
Responsibilities
- Workflow Ownership: Manages the day-to-day recruitment pipeline. Reviews resumes against established criteria and exercises discretion to determine which candidates advance to manager interviews
- Pre-Screening: Conducts initial interviews and assessments (utilizing tools like Testlify) to evaluate fit. Makes recommendations to hiring managers regarding the viability of candidates
- Logistics Management: Independently schedules and coordinates all interview phases across multiple departments, ensuring a seamless experience for both the manager and the candidate
- "Ghosting" Prevention: Acts as the primary point of contact for candidates post-offer, maintaining high-touch communication to ensure they remain engaged through the pre-boarding process
- ATS Administration: Maintains real-time accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (AT