Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Description This role manages the full life cycle of recruiting for a high-volume requisition load, supporting a diverse mix of corporate, technical, engineering, manufacturing, accounting, and facilities-related positions. You own the hiring process end-to-end, from requisition intake through offer acceptance, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, conducting phone screens, and managing candidate pipelines. You partner closely with HR and hiring teams on compensation analysis and alignment, coordinate interviews, and oversee background check initiation and follow-up. You work across multiple locations, maintain accurate documentation in the BrassRing applicant tracking system, and thrive in a highly manual recruitment environment without automation or AI-driven tools. Responsibilities

- Manage full life cycle recruiting for a high-volume requisition load, handling approximately 4080 requisitions per recruiter.
- Support a broad range of roles, including corporate, technical, engineering, manufacturing, accounting, and facilities-related positions.
- Own the hiring process from requisition intake through offer acceptance, ensuring a smooth and timely candidate experience.
- Post job openings, source qualified candidates, conduct phone screens, and manage candidate pipelines across multiple disciplines.
- Partner closely with HR, hiring managers, finance, and other stakeholders to align on compensation, role requirements, and hiring decisions.
- Initiate and follow up on background checks as part of the standard hiring workflow, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews by aligning recruiter and candidate availability and confirming logistics.
- Manage requisitions across multiple locations, including Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Torrey Pines, and adjust to changing hiring priorities.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation within the BrassRing applicant tracking system.
- Adapt quickly to shifting requisition portfolios and evolving business needs while maintaining high-quality recruiting support.
- Work effectively in a highly manual recruitment environment, performing process-oriented tasks without automation or AI-driven tools.
- Collaborate closely with full-cycle recruiters in a support capacity, helping to coordinate processes, follow up on action items, and manage competing priorities.
- Balance adherence to established recruiting procedures with thoughtful suggestions for improvement, while remaining focused on supporting the broader recruiting team.
- Provide strong stakeholder management, keeping hiring managers and partners informed on candidate status, timelines, and next steps.
- Contribute to a positive candidate and stakeholder experience through clear communication, reliable follow-through, and professional coordination.

Essential Skills

- Proven experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, including full cycle recruiting and hiring processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a minimum of 40 requisitions at a time in a high-volume recruiting environment.
- Experience recruiting across a variety of skill sets, including corporate, technical, engineering, manufacturing, accounting, and facilities roles.
- Strong sourcing skills, with the ability to identify and attract qualified candidates for diverse positions.
- Solid screening skills, including conducting structured phone screens and assessing candidate fit against role requirements.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems, specifically maintaining accurate documentation and managing candidate pipelines.
- Comfort working in a manual recruitment environment with limited automation and no AI-driven tools.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including collaborating with hiring managers, HR, finance, and other partners.
- Ability to follow established procedures while supporting process improvements in a primarily supporting capacity.
- Effective communication and coordination skills for scheduling interviews and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing hiring priorities and shifting requisition portfolios.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working in or supporting recruitment for technical and engineering skill sets.
- Experience in high-volume recruiting environments with 4080 requisitions per recruiter.
- Experience backing up full-cycle recruiters in a support role, contributing value through process coordination and administrative tasks.
- Comfort taking direction from others while remaining motivated in a support-focused position.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and handle competing priorities in a collaborative, process-driven environment.
- Experience balancing adherence to established procedures with constructive suggestions for improvement.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.71/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 position based out of San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award 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.