Talent Acquisition & People Specialist

Description Are you a people-focused HR professional with a passion for recruiting and helping teams grow? West Coast Self-Storage is seeking a driven and organized full-time Talent Acquisition & People Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA. As a key member of our People/Human Resources team, you'll support recruiting and onboarding efforts while supporting a variety of HR programs and processes. This role offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships with leaders, create positive candidate and team member experiences, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. To learn more about West Coast Self-Storage and our company culture, visit: https://www.westcoastselfstorage.com/ Talent Acquisition & People Specialist Full-Time | Non-Exempt $27.00 - $34.00 per hour DOE Everett, WA (100% Onsite) Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision insurance $10,000 Employer Sponsored Life Insurance Paid Sick and Vacation 401(k)/Roth with matching funds Annual Profit Sharing Employee Discount Position Summary The Talent Acquisition & People is responsible for supporting full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and talent acquisition initiatives while providing administrative and operational support for the People/Human Resources department. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, hire, and onboard top talent, maintain accurate team member records, support benefits administration, and help ensure a positive team member experience throughout the employment lifecycle. with hiring managers to support workforce needs. In addition, this role provides HR administrative support through recordkeeping, reporting, benefits enrollment assistance, and other day-to-day HR functions. Talent Acquisition Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions. Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and staffing priorities. Create and post job advertisements across recruiting platforms. Review applications, screen resumes, and identify qualified candidates. Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews. Maintain candidate communications throughout the hiring process. Coordinate reference and background check requirements. Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting documentation. Prepare recruiting reports and track hiring metrics. Onboarding & New Hire Experience Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new team members. Prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, and new hire communications. Ensure completion of required employment documentation and onboarding requirements. Coordinate with hiring managers to schedule orientation, training, and onboarding activities. Partner with managers to support successful integration of new team members. Maintain onboarding records and prepare onboarding-related reports. HR Administration & Team Member Support Maintain accurate team member records, personnel files, and HRIS data. Process team member promotions and separations. Assist team members with benefits enrollment. Respond to routine team member inquiries regarding policies, benefits, payroll, and HR procedures and escalate as needed. Assist with HR reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation. Support HR projects, audits, and administrative activities as needed. Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive team member information. Collaboration & Other Duties Work closely with hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring needs. Assist with the coordination of recruiting events, and HR initiatives. Travel occasionally to company locations, job fairs, meetings, or recruiting events as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of Human Resources or related experience. Minimum 1 year of full-cycle recruiting experience. Experience coordinating onboarding and new hire processes. Experience working with HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a multi-site or multi-state workforce. Knowledge of benefits onboarding and HR recordkeeping. Experience creating and maintaining HR and recruiting reports. Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms. Core Competencies Relationship Building & Customer Service Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Communication & Collaboration Organization & Time Management Attention to Detail & Accuracy Confidentiality & Professionalism Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Adaptability & Initiative Physical Requirements Primarily works in an office environment. Frequently sits, stands, walks, and uses a computer for extended periods of time. Regularly communicates with candidates, team members, managers, and vendors in person, by phone, and electronically. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel occasionally to company locations, recruiting events, training sessions, or meetings. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.