Talent Engagement Specialist

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.

• →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 (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.

• Onboarding Facilitation: Coordinates the collection and verification of all required new hire documentation, ensuring files are 100% compliant with Federal and California labor laws before the NHO hand-off.
• Benefits Familiarization: Maintains a functional understanding of company benefits to answer basic candidate questions and effectively promote PHG's value proposition.
• Administrative Support: Provides willing support for departmental projects, including assisting with recruiter training for supervisors and supporting general HR administrative tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (is a plus)
• Minimum of 3 years of specialized full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or business services for a mission-driven environment.
• 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).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and candidate engagement.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and willingness to take on new HR duties as needed.
• Must be able to participate in street outreach initiatives, company and community events, and career fairs.

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.

Job Application & Offer Disclaimer: No candidate will be offered employment without meeting the required qualifications and skillset for the position and successfully completing all steps of our recruitment process, which include: Submission of a completed internal application via our HRIS system, a formal pre-screen with our recruiting team, completion of a skills assessment (if applicable to the position), and participation in a final interview with hiring leadership.