Demo

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Amada
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

The Talent Acquisition Specialist acts as an ambassador to Amada employees and prospective employees, providing information and support services at all stages of the employee’s life cycle: recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and transition.

Essential Functions: 

  • Lead entire recruitment process from start to finish.
  • Develop proactive sourcing strategies.
  • Create comprehensive interview plans.
  • Pre-screen and present qualified candidates for consideration.
  • Administer entire lifecycle of recruiting process including job postings, screening, scheduling, interviewing and offers of employment.
  • Collaborate with Department Management to determine staffing needs and hiring strategy.
  • Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies.
  • Develop and execute new staffing plans.
  • Process pre-employment screening.
  • Conduct employee onboarding and orientation.
  • Maintain an ongoing pipeline of candidates.
  • Contribute to initiatives that promote a positive company culture.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
  • Develop and implement employee retention strategies.
  • Serve as main point of contact for various recruiting sources, such as Indeed, GlassDoor.
  • Manage online presence to potential candidates
  • Perform exit interviews.

Non-Essential Functions: 

  •    Prepare special reports, as needed.
  •    Maintain Applicant Tracking System.
  •    Head up annual Affirmative Action Plan reporting.
  •    Attend and participate in job fairs and recruiting sessions.
  •    Assist in miscellaneous duties within the HR department.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Location: Brea, CA

Work Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Reporting Relationship: 

  •    HR Employee Relations Manager

Subordinate Staff: 

  •     None

Knowledge/Skills: 

  •    Familiar with UltiPro/UKG payroll/applicant tracking system
  •    Strong understanding of recruiting techniques and best practices, including career sourcing and pipeline management.
  •    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  •    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  •    Detail-oriented
  •    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  •    Attention to visual design and user experience 
  •     Ability to maintain confidential information

Education:

  •   Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
  •   Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in recruiting, with a proven track record of successful hires.
  •   SHRM or HRCI certification desired.

Travel:

  • Occasional travel 

Mental Abilities: 

  • Ability to accept and follow instructions
  • Ability to work harmoniously with others 

Working Conditions:

LIFTING:  Average Weight: 15 lb.                  Frequency: Daily

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Talent Acquisition Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$74,657 - $95,078
Income Estimation: 
$131,357 - $193,022
Income Estimation: 
$95,368 - $117,770
Income Estimation: 
$95,697 - $123,113
Income Estimation: 
$100,711 - $126,643
Income Estimation: 
$74,657 - $95,078
Income Estimation: 
$131,357 - $193,022
Income Estimation: 
$95,368 - $117,770
Income Estimation: 
$95,697 - $123,113
Income Estimation: 
$100,711 - $126,643
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Amada

  • Amada Fort Smith, AR
  • As a Sales Engineer in our Machine Tool Sales Division, you'll drive growth by building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and promoting AM... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Amada La Mirada, CA
  • This position is responsible for welding accurate, quality parts according to instructions and within specified time frame, using the appropriate tools and... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Amada High Point, NC
  • This position requires the assembling of many machine parts according to instructions and within a specific time frame, while using the appropriate tools a... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Amada High Point, NC
  • The MIG Welder and Fabricator will weld together thick steel plates by way of pulse welding and also fabricate steel parts to meet the design specs accordi... more
  • 15 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in the Brea, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Howmet Fullerton, CA
  • Job Info Job Identification 116542 Job Category Human Resources Posting Date 03/06/2026, 09:59 PM Locations 3016 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505, US (Hy... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Yami Brea, CA
  • About Yami Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors ... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!