Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Contract Type:

Contractor

Location:

California

Industry:

Medical and Nursing

Contact Name:

Taylor Proudfoot

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

13-Oct-2026

Talent Acquisition Specialist (R&D Engineering)

Location: Remote, USA (PST hours preferred)

Schedule: Standard office hours

Duration: 9-month contract

Pay Range:$55-$60/hr




Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source and attract top R&D Engineering talent. You will build trusted relationships with hiring managers, develop partnerships with HR Business Leaders, and collaborate with various HR Centers of Excellence. The Talent Acquisition team takes a consultative approach to recruiting, using its expertise to match exceptional talent to hiring teams’ needs.




Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Talent Acquisition department, focused on R&D Engineering hiring. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing multiple sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates
  • Leading recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs
  • Partnering with HRBPs and hiring managers on offers and hiring close-out
  • Advising hiring managers with data-driven recommendations

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:

  • Use advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates (e.g., cold calling, job boards, advertising, database and internet searches, networking and referrals)
  • Anticipate organizational needs by maintaining an ongoing talent pool
  • Lead recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs to fulfill business needs and organizational priorities
  • Collaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers to conduct moderately complex offer negotiations and finalize the hiring process
  • Craft clear, engaging job descriptions that adhere to the employer brand
  • Provide a consultative approach to hiring managers, using data-driven recommendations throughout the recruitment and hiring process
  • Ensure a high-quality candidate experience by maintaining consistent contact with candidates and dispositioning them within set time frames
  • Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience with Workday or other ATS systems (e.g., Taleo)
  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite
  • Experience with sourcing tools and systems (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, consultative and relationship management skills
  • Proven success following and leading project schedules and managing moderate sections of projects
  • Substantial knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements relevant to talent acquisition
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and build productive internal and external working relationships
  • Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, and to represent the organization on specific projects
  • Adherence to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules), taking adequate control measures to prevent injury to self and others and to protect the environment and prevent pollution within their span of influence

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
  • Experience recruiting for engineering roles, including mechanical, electrical, biomedical, manufacturing, reliability, product development, quality, systems and R&D engineering positions
  • Experience recruiting within regulated industries, including medical device, life sciences, biotech, pharma, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments

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