Job Description

The Talent Engagement Specialist is a functional operational role responsible for coordinating the daily execution of Pacific Health Group’s recruiting workflow. Reporting to the HR Leader, this role ensures a high-touch candidate experience from initial application to the Hiring manager interview and HR 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.

Location & Work Environment

This role is hybrid, while this role is primarily remote, your success happens out in the community. You’ll need to be based in California and ready to travel locally for what matters: 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

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Vetting

• 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.

1. Candidate Experience & Data Integrity

• "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 (ATS), ensuring all candidate notes, status updates, and records are audit-ready.
• Reporting: Tracks and reports on key metrics (time-to-hire, source quality) to the HR Manager to help optimize the hiring process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (is a plus)
• Minimum of 3 years of specialized full-cycle recruiting experience; experience in healthcare or business services for a mission-driven environment is preferred.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience attending job fairs, attending community hiring events, and building relationships with local workforce development organizations (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume recruitment in an ATS/HRIS (Workable, Paycom, or similar).
• Experience with candidate assessment or screening tools such as Testlify or similar pre-screening platforms (is a plus).
• Experience tracking recruiting metrics including time-to-hire, source quality, and pipeline conversion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and candidate engagement.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to participate in street outreach initiatives, company and community events, and career fairs.

Benefits

• Compensation: The compensation for this role ranges from $30.00 - $33.00 hourly. Final compensation is dependent upon the candidate's level of experience, geographic area, and specific qualifications.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid within California (San Diego county or SoCal preferred)
• Time Off & Leave
• Health & Wellness
• Financial & Professional

Equal Opportunity Employer & Application Disclaimer

Pacific Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity in all forms and encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities to apply.