Talent Acquisition Partner

Drive full-cycle hiring for high-volume, corporate, and leadership roles in a hybrid recruiting environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer negotiation for high-volume, corporate, and leadership roles
• Meet time-to-hire goals while maintaining a strong, candidate-focused experience
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates using proactive sourcing such as direct outreach, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals
• Plan, organize, and attend hiring events and job fairs to attract diverse candidates and support employer brand presence
• Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand hiring needs and create strategic hiring plans
• Provide regular recruitment updates and metrics, building credibility through every interaction
• Use creative approaches to streamline the hiring process, reduce bottlenecks, and improve recruiting efficiency
• Deliver timely candidate communication and feedback throughout the recruitment process
• Support DEI initiatives by sourcing diverse talent and applying inclusive hiring practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in human resources, business, or a related field
• 2+ years of corporate recruiting experience focused on high-volume, corporate, and executive roles
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday experience preferred)
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates
• Spanish bilingual is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Strategic mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business needs

Technologies

• Workday
• Applicant Tracking Systems

Compensation

• USD 73,000 - 89,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Career growth
• Eligible for benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid parental leave
• 401k employer match
• Excellence rewards
• Wellness programs
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days
• Work/life balance is a priority
• Most positions eligible for a 20% housing discount

Work Setting and Physical Requirements

• Primarily conducted in an office setting; requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods and using standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer)
• Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and quick adaptation to changing priorities; may include tight deadlines
• Hybrid policy with in-person work requirements at Essex’s corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue, or San Mateo; subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; minimal physical effort in day-to-day tasks
• Frequent travel on the West coast for hiring events, meetings, training, or conferences

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions and short correspondence; ability to ask clarifying questions; ability to write routine reports and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, coworkers, or supervisors
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations; basic analytical skills for problem solving
• Decisions based on understanding of procedures and company policies to meet set results and deadlines; errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to coworkers or supervisor