Drive recruiting strategy for high-volume, corporate, and leadership hiring in a hybrid role in Irvine.

Own the full recruiting lifecycle, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation for high-volume, corporate, and leadership roles
Meet time-to-hire targets while maintaining a strong candidate experience
Build and maintain a qualified candidate pipeline using proactive sourcing: direct outreach, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals
Plan, organize, and attend hiring events and job fairs to attract diverse candidates, support employer branding, and strengthen talent relationships
Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand hiring needs, develop strategic hiring plans, and deliver regular recruitment updates and metrics
Identify process gaps and implement creative solutions to streamline hiring and remove bottlenecks
Support candidate experience with timely communication and actionable feedback throughout the process
Advance DEI initiatives by sourcing diverse talent and applying inclusive hiring practices

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 hiring
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday experience preferred)
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates
Spanish bilingual is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
Strategic mindset and ability to adapt to changing business needs

Irvine, CA 92614 (hybrid)
In-person work requirements align with the hybrid policy at Essex’s corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue, or San Mateo (hybrid policy subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion)
Work is primarily office-based, using standard equipment such as computers, phones, and printers
Fast-paced environment with frequent multitasking and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Frequent travel on the West Coast for hiring events, meetings, training, or conferences

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions and correspondence; ability to ask clarifying questions
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; respond to common inquiries from clients, coworkers, and/or supervisors
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations; basic problem-solving and analytical skills
Decisions guided by procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines; limited short-term impact from errors in judgment

Talent Acquisition Partner

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