Recruiter II

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PST

First Day Requirement: Must report onsite on Day 1 (No Exceptions)

Assignment Length: 6-Month Contract with Possible Extension

Important Employment Information

This is a temporary contract position with the potential for extension and possible conversion to full-time employment based on performance, attendance, and business needs. Conversion is not guaranteed.

Position Overview

· Client's is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical to support full-cycle recruiting efforts focused on engineering, research & development (R&D), and other highly technical positions.

· This individual will partner closely with hiring managers, HR, and business leaders to attract, assess, and hire top technical talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

· The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, technology, or related industries and will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

· This position is based at client's headquarters in West Los Angeles and follows a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, offer support, and closing candidates.

· Manage 10+ active requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.

· Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.

· Create and refine job descriptions and candidate profiles.

· Build and maintain strong pipelines of engineering and technical talent through proactive sourcing and networking.

· Utilize sourcing tools and recruiting platforms to identify passive and active candidates.

· Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for candidates throughout the hiring process.

· Maintain accurate and timely candidate records within ATS platforms.

· Collaborate with HR during job creation, offer preparation, and background investigation processes.

· Provide recruiting activity updates, hiring reports, and pipeline metrics.

· Represent the company at university recruiting events, career fairs, information sessions, and other talent attraction activities.

· Conduct market research, compensation analysis, and talent intelligence reporting.

· Support recruiting process improvements, interview training initiatives, and special projects.

· Assist with additional administrative and recruiting-related responsibilities as needed.

· Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

· Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience within a technical industry,

OR

· High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience within a technical industry.

Recruiting Experience

· Minimum 3 year of full-cycle recruiting and direct sourcing experience in either:

· An agency recruiting environment, or

· A high-volume corporate recruiting environment.

· Experience recruiting for:

· Engineering positions

· Research & Development (R&D) positions

· Technical roles within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology organizations

· Technical Recruiting Skills

Experience sourcing passive candidates using:

· LinkedIn Recruiter

· SeekOut

· Indeed

· Handshake

· Dice

· Similar sourcing platforms

· Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including:

· Greenhouse

· Workday

· Similar ATS platforms

· Core Competencies

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time management abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compliance Requirements

• Must be aU.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to federal contract requirements.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a high-growth or startup organization.
• Experience recruiting for engineering and technical teams in aerospace, defense, wireless communications, manufacturing, or advanced technology environments.
• Strong understanding of recruiting metrics and data-driven recruiting strategies.
• Experience managing multiple candidate pipelines across varying skill levels and disciplines.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement with onsite attendance required Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Participation in campus recruiting initiatives, university career fairs, networking events, and recruitment marketing activities.
• Occasional lifting of recruiting materials or equipment up to 20 pounds.

Supplier Screening Checklist

Please verify candidates meet the following requirements before submission:

✅ Available to work Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PST
✅ Able to work onsite every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
✅ Able to report onsite on Day 1 with no exceptions
✅ Experience with full-cycle recruiting and direct sourcing
✅ Experience recruiting engineering, R&D, or highly technical positions
✅ Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology organizations
✅ Experience managing 10+ requisitions simultaneously
✅ Proficient with ATS systems such as Greenhouse or Workday
✅ Experienced using LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Indeed, Handshake, Dice, or similar sourcing tools
✅ U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
✅ Able to successfully complete a background investigation
✅ Understand this is a contract opportunity with possible extension and potential temp-to-hire conversion based on performance, attendance, and business needs

Ideal Candidate Profile