Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist
Company: JBA International LLC
Location: Hybrid to Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Human Resources / Staffing
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

As a Human Resources Specialist at JBA, you will leverage your understanding of sociology and organizational behavior to help clients build diverse, high-performing teams. This role requires a strong focus on sourcing, screening, and placing candidates while ensuring that our hiring processes remain inclusive and equitable. You will also be a trusted advisor to clients, offering guidance on compensation, market trends, and the candidate selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidate Sourcing: Identify and attract candidates via professional networks, internal databases, online job platforms, and referrals to meet client staffing needs.

• Screening & Interviewing: Evaluate and assess candidates for qualifications, experience, and cultural fit with client organizations.

• Job Postings & Strategy Development: Craft compliant, customized job postings and recruitment strategies tailored to client needs.

• Client Advisory: Provide guidance on compensation benchmarks, market trends, and candidate availability to ensure clients make informed staffing decisions.

• Pre-employment Coordination: Oversee interviews, background checks, and candidate presentations to ensure a smooth hiring process.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all recruitment processes comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and other employment laws.

• Onboarding & Adjustment Support: Assist both clients and placed candidates through the onboarding and adjustment phases to ensure smooth transitions.

• HR Software Utilization: Use internal HR systems and software to track recruitment cycles, feedback, and hiring outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or a related field.

• Experience: Understanding of workplace dynamics, diversity, and organizational culture through your academic background. Previous HR or recruitment experience is a plus.

• Skills: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Ability to manage multiple tasks and use HR software tools effectively.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and employment regulations.