Talent acquisition specialist Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to work at a leading supermarket organization in San Jose, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Shift: M-F, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (evenings and weekends as needed)

Why you should apply to be Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Competitive annual salary with opportunities for professional development
• Work with a respected industry leader in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• Gain exposure to modern recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools
• Collaborate with supportive hiring managers and contribute directly to organizational growth
• Diverse, inclusive workplace culture focused on excellence and innovation

What’s a typical day as Talent Acquisition Specialist? You’ll be:

• Developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles
• Determining effective sourcing channels (job boards, social media, referrals, community outreach) based on role requirements and market conditions
• Building and maintaining active talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs
• Managing full-cycle recruitment: intake consultation, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer recommendations
• Evaluating candidate qualifications and making informed recommendations to hiring managers
• Influencing hiring decisions with insights on candidate quality, availability, and market competitiveness
• Optimizing job postings and recruitment advertising for effective resource use
• Utilizing ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and AI-assisted recruiting technologies for efficiency and data-driven hiring
• Achieving key recruiting performance metrics including time-to-fill and fulfillment rates
• Partnering closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance
• Ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Supporting the offer process and ensuring timely hiring decisions
• Ensuring compliance with federal, California State, and local employment laws
• Tracking and analyzing recruiting metrics to guide decision-making

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration from an accredited university/college
• Have at least 5 years of hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience in California, preferably in chain retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants, manufacturing, warehouses, or similar high-volume environments
• Are skilled in using modern recruiting technologies, including ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and AI-assisted talent acquisition tools
• Possess strong knowledge of federal, California State, and local employment laws related to recruiting and hiring
• Demonstrate excellent sourcing skills using job boards, social media, ATS platforms, and networking techniques
• Are detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Are proficient in HRIS & ATS systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Mandarin/Cantonese or English and Spanish
• PHR-CA certification is preferred
• Able to travel to store locations and attend job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Comfortable communicating frequently with candidates, employees, and management in person, via phone, and email

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Talent Acquisition Specialist today!

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