Talent Engagement Specialist
Pacific Health Group
Summary
The Talent Engagement Specialist is a functional operational role responsible for coordinating the daily execution of Pacific Health Group's recruiting workflow. Reporting to the HR Leader, this role ensures a high-touch candidate experience from initial application to the Hiring manager interview and HR 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.
Job description
Location & Work Environment
This role is hybrid, while this role is primarily remote, your success happens out in the community. You'll need to be based in California and ready to travel locally for what matters: university partnerships, hiring fairs, and active street outreach. We offer the flexibility of working from home, provided you're ready to show up and represent us in person whenever there's a chance to find great talent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Vetting
- 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.
2. Candidate Experience & Data Integrity
- "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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (is a plus)
- Minimum of 3 years of specialized full-cycle recruiting experience; experience in healthcare or business services for a mission-driven environment is preferred.
- 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).
- Experience with candidate assessment or screening tools such as Testlify or similar pre-screening platforms (is a plus).
- Experience tracking recruiting metrics including time-to-hire, source quality, and pipeline conversion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and candidate engagement.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Must be able to participate in street outreach initiatives, company and community events, and career fairs.
Benefits
- 160 Hours PTO
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 4 Paid Volunteer Hours Monthly
- Bereavement Leave
- 90% Employer-paid Medical
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Monthly Stipend
Company overview
Pacific Health Group is a leading healthcare management organization based in Carlsbad, California, dedicated to transforming lives through integrated whole-person care. Founded in 2023, the company specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare solutions with a focus on Medicaid populations across multiple states. Their innovative approach addresses the complete spectrum of health needs by combining exceptional managed medical care with comprehensive behavioral health services, vital social support programs, and essential housing navigation services. Pacific Health Group operates through locally managed health plans and strategic partnerships, emphasizing patient-centered care, cultural responsiveness, and community well-being. The organization's Enhanced Care Management programs coordinate medical, behavioral, and social services to meet complex patient needs, while their community support initiatives address upstream drivers of health outcomes. With a team of 51-200 dedicated professionals, Pacific Health Group serves thousands of members by breaking down barriers to healthcare access and creating pathways to wellness that extend beyond clinical settings. Their mission centers on elevating community health through compassionate, equitable, and individualized care that empowers people to achieve their highest potential for life.