Talent Acquisition Specialist
$85k - $140k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Torrance, CA, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, plus 3+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience including 1 year of general administration; alternatively, 5+ years of Talent Acquisition experience including 2+ years of general administration.
- For the senior track: a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and HR experience; alternatively, 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and HR experience with at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity.
- Working knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking system platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Power-user-level experience with applicant tracking system platforms and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing for the senior track.
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms for the senior track.
- A systems-thinking approach to talent acquisition, including building processes that prevent recurring problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical teams.
- Own hiring from sourcing to closing, including developing job descriptions, posting positions, sourcing, and negotiating external recruitment efforts.
- Conduct initial resume screening and first-touch phone screens.
- Use LinkedIn and other databases to find passive talent and build a candidate pipeline.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and active and passive channels.
- Manage the applicant tracking system, including opening and closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance.
- Manage the end-to-end interview process, including scheduling screens and on-site interviews.
- Ensure a seamless applicant experience from initial outreach through the first day of onboarding.
- Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and pipeline conversion rates, to drive continuous improvement.
- Engage and manage external staffing agencies; schedule intake calls, distribute job descriptions, and track candidate submissions.
- Oversee affirmative action requirements and report filings.
- During periods of reduced recruiting volume, partner with department heads on organizational design, succession planning, stay interviews, and performance management, and coach managers through employee relations inquiries.
- Audit employee lifecycle workflows, including onboarding and retention, to develop scalable solutions, support HR software implementations, and roll out company-wide policy updates.
- Assist with compensation benchmarking, job analyses, benefits renewals, employee handbook updates, and coordinating company events.
Desired Qualifications
- HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
- Exposure to government contracting or another regulated environment.
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and document control requirements.
- A proven track record in a government contracting environment.
- A strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and document control requirements.
- Previous experience supporting affirmative action or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification audits.
About the company
Intellisense Systems provides sensing and display solutions that move data from capture to visualization, pairing hardware with software to turn raw data into actionable information for decision making and automation. Its offerings include ready-made products plus custom development, with services from R&D and requirements analysis to prototyping, production, testing, field support, and training. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end capabilities—from design to manufacturing and support—for both government and commercial customers, backed by significant in-house fabrication and QA. Its goal is to deliver reliable, integrated sensing and visualization systems that help customers acquire data, derive insights, and automate processes.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$10.4M
Headquarters
Torrance, California
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 7, 2026 Air Force awarded $8.22 million for nuclear flash-blindness goggles.
- September 28, 2026 DLA awarded $9.2 million for B-2 fire-control systems.
- March 26, 2026 Beacon partnership moved IWOS-M into active U.S. Navy fleet deployment.
What critics are saying
- Air Force and DLA contracts dominate revenue, exposing Intellisense to single-customer procurement swings.
- The August 7, 2026 goggles award carries known congressional interest and mid-2027 delivery pressure.
- Sole-source SBIR Phase III dependence invites recompetes and protests if incumbency weakens.
What makes Intellisense Systems unique
- Intellisense's SBIR Phase III pipeline locks Air Force programs into sole-source follow-on buys.
- Its 80,000-square-foot Torrance campus builds weather, avionics, and protection systems in-house.
- MOSA-compliant displays and sensor suites fit legacy aircraft without redesigning entire avionics stacks.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Workers Compensation Insurance