Temporary Talent Acquisition Coordinator
San Diego, CA
Temporary
Mid Level
Overview
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive Talent Acquisition Coordinator / Recruiter to support a fast-paced hiring environment. This role will play a critical part in prescreening candidates, managing recruiting workflows, and helping build structure within the hiring process.
This is a contract role with potential for temp-to-hire, though initially scoped as a temporary engagement. The position is fully on-site and requires someone comfortable operating in a highly administrative, hands-on recruiting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-volume candidate prescreening and efficiently move qualified candidates through the hiring process
- Support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing, screening, and coordination
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines in the absence of a formal requisition process
- Partner closely with hiring managers to conduct intake meetings and align on hiring needs
- Manage and track candidates across multiple systems (currently transitioning from Paycom to UKG Pro)
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of candidate data during system migration and onboarding implementation
- Maintain strong organization and follow-through across all recruiting activities
- Provide administrative support across talent acquisition processes, with a heavy emphasis on detail and execution
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or a related HR function
- Experience with full-cycle recruiting in high-volume or fast-paced environments
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong understanding of sourcing strategies and recruiting best practices
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and systems simultaneously
- High attention to detail with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
- Comfortable working fully on-site in a structured, execution-focused role
Preferred Background
- Experience in nonprofit organizations, senior living, or home healthcare environments
- Experience supporting organizations without formalized recruiting infrastructure or processes
Additional Details
- This role is heavily administrative and execution-focused
- Opportunity to help build and refine recruiting processes from the ground up
- Potential for expanded scope, compensation adjustments, and incentive structures as the role evolves
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