Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Full-time, Exempt $75,000–$87,000

Make an Impact, Build a Mission-Driven Workforce

Do you live and breathe recruiting? Do you get energized by finding the right people — not just for the role, but for the mission? If so, we’d love to meet you!

U.S.VETS is the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. We’re looking for a seasoned, strategic, and hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist who’s ready to elevate our hiring efforts and help us build the next generation of mission-driven professionals.

This isn’t a passive recruiting role. You’ll be leading the charge — developing creative sourcing strategies, coaching hiring managers, engaging candidates at every level, and helping brand our organization as an employer of choice in the community. You’ll join a collaborative HR team that values initiative, partnership, and impact. You’ll also play a leadership role in guiding and supporting HR generalists in their recruiting efforts, sharing tools, ideas, and best practices to strengthen the entire recruitment function.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment — from job posting to offer — for roles across the organization.
• Design and execute creative, high-impact recruiting strategies to attract talent in social services, clinical care, and program operations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand each role, team culture, and the kind of person who will thrive.
• Build and nurture pipelines using social media, networking, employee referrals, and community outreach.
• Craft compelling job ads and employment branding content that highlight our mission and values.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, universities, and community events to grow visibility and candidate engagement.
• Coach and mentor generalist recruiters to strengthen their sourcing and interviewing skills.
• Track recruiting metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and impact.
• Ensure all hiring practices align with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

Who You Are

• A recruiting pro with 3–5 years of full-cycle experience — whether in-house, agency, or both.
• Adept at high-volume hiring while maintaining quality and candidate care.
• A strong relationship builder — you take the time to understand people, teams, and culture.
• Energized by the mission and skilled at telling an organization’s story in a way that draws others in.
• Organized, results-oriented, and proactive — you don’t wait for resumes to come to you.
• Comfortable balancing strategy and execution, from designing campaigns to scheduling interviews.
• Collaborative, yet self-driven — you thrive in environments where initiative is encouraged.
• Experienced with ATS platforms, HRIS tools, and social media recruiting
• Bachelors Degree Required; Bonus if you have a background in sales, marketing, or communications and you know how to make an opportunity shine.
  
  

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission that matters — every hire you make helps transform the lives of veterans.
• Collaborate with leaders who genuinely value HR as a strategic partner.
• Enjoy a supportive, innovative team culture that encourages growth, creativity, and autonomy.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and hybrid flexibility.
  
  

If you’re ready to use your recruiting talent to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help us bring exceptional people into a mission that changes lives.