Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator supports the recruitment and hiring process by assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and employment verifications. This role also maintains employee records, supports recruiting operations, and provides administrative support to the Human Resources team while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma and at least one year of Human Resources, Recruiting, or administrative experience required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other business applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with candidates, employees, and leadership.
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency using internet-based systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruiting tools preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities

- Review resumes and employment applications to assess candidate qualifications and minimum requirements.
- Assist recruiters with candidate sourcing, phone screenings, and interview scheduling.
- Coordinate communication between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters throughout the hiring process.
- Conduct reference checks, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities as assigned.
- Maintain recruiting documents, applicant tracking records, spreadsheets, and related reports.
- Assist with creating and maintaining job requisitions and job descriptions.
- Provide timely updates and follow-up communication to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Respond to candidate and employee inquiries regarding employment opportunities and recruiting processes.
- Maintain electronic personnel and recruiting files with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support onboarding and new-hire administrative processes as needed.
- Assist with special Human Resources projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

- Customer service mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Team collaboration and relationship building
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.14 - $30.14/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.