Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Work Location: Draper, Utah 84020 – Hybrid
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — onsite in Draper 2–3 days per week; occasional travel to Irvine, California
 
Note:

• This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work in Draper 2–3 days per week.
• Candidates must reside nearby Draper, Utah and be able to reliably commute to the Draper location.
• The broader team and program also support activities in Irvine, California. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams across both locations.
• Occasional travel to Irvine may be required for training, interviews, team events, or other program-related activities. Approved business travel expenses will be covered by the company.
• Candidates should evaluate the commute distance and onsite requirements before applying.

 
Position Summary:

• The main function of this talent acquisition specialist is to seek out, interview, and screen applicants to fill existing and future job openings and promote career opportunities within an organization.
• This specialist will be working out of the Draper, UT manufacturing facility, also collaborating to support operations at our Irvine, CA global headquarters.

 
Background & Context:

• Role sits with University Relations / early-career hiring supporting Engineering intern requisitions, the Co-Op program, fall campus events, and a new rotational development program in Draper, while partnering with the broader team in Irvine.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end management of Engineering intern requisitions in Irvine and Draper
• Ownership of Co-Op program recruitment and management
• Campus interview scheduling and coordination with technical interviewers
• Relationship management with five U.S. target schools
• Planning and execution of Fall recruitment events, including career fairs, tech talks, hackathons, and diversity events, for Utah and Irvine target schools
• Training coordination for campus ambassadors and interviewers for the Fall 2026 cycle
• SHPE Conference support in October 2026
• Support the new rotational development program in Draper
• Ongoing University Relations operational support, including logistics, onboarding coordination, and materials management
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer database, networking, Internet recruiting resources, and employee referrals.
• Screen applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education and job skills.
• Prepare and maintain employment records.
• Contact applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection.
• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations.

 
Qualification & Experience:

• Experience in university recruiting or high-volume requisition management
• Strong event planning and operational coordination skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to partner effectively across stakeholders
• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices and other work-related activities.
• Basic knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection and training.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent training required.
• 0-2 years experience required.

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $31.00/hr – $35.00/hr.