Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist
Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 110000 - 150000
Posted:
19 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
17 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Intellisense Systems Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace defense and commercial markets. We design develop and manufacture advanced products for ground maritime and airborne applications.
We are seeking a strategic high-impact Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist. This is a unique dual-function individual contributor role designed for a professional who can navigate the complexities of full-cycle technical recruiting while simultaneously building trust with management and internal stakeholders on HR matters.
This position can be filled as a Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist or Senior Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Business Partner depending on the candidates skills and experience.
Location: Torrance CA (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources & Process Improvement
Education Experience & Knowledge:
Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist
Senior Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Business Partner
Skills Abilities & Attributes:
Benefits:
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact us by phone at or by email at emailprotected
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing our positions require U.S. Citizenship U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or other legally protected status.
REQ #26037
We are seeking a strategic high-impact Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist. This is a unique dual-function individual contributor role designed for a professional who can navigate the complexities of full-cycle technical recruiting while simultaneously building trust with management and internal stakeholders on HR matters.
This position can be filled as a Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist or Senior Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Business Partner depending on the candidates skills and experience.
Location: Torrance CA (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
- 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 perform first-touch phone screens.
- Utilize LinkedIn and other databases to proactively find passive talent and build a pipeline of candidates.
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and a variety of active and passive channels to identify and engage top-tier talent.
- Manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Responsible for opening/closing requisitions troubleshooting user issues and ensuring all candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance.
- Manage the end-to-end interview loop including scheduling screens and on-site interviews.
- Ensure every applicant has a seamless experience from initial outreach to the first day of onboarding.
- Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g. time-to-fill pipeline conversion rates etc.) 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 reports filings.
Human Resources & Process Improvement
- Partner with department heads to provide guidance on organizational design succession planning and performance management.
- Conduct audits of HR workflows (onboarding lifecycle management retention) to identify inefficiencies and support scalable process solutions.
- Support employee relations inquiries providing coaching to managers and helping ensure a culture of high performance and legal compliance.
- Support the implementation of company-wide policy shifts ensuring seamless adoption and clear communication across the organization.
- Provide support for benefits renewals and compensation benchmarking to help ensure we remain competitive in the current market.
- Support special projects such as updating employee handbooks coordinating company events and implementing new HR software modules.
- Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.
Education Experience & Knowledge:
Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Generalist
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications or a related field with 3 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with 1-year of general administration included; or 5 years of Talent Acquisition with 2 year general administration included.
- HR certification (e.g. PHR or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
- Exposure to a government contracting or other regulated environment is a plus.
- Working knowledge of HRIS and ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Familiarity with FAR regulatory and document control requirements is a plus.
Senior Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Business Partner
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications or a related field and 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR; or 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR with at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity.
- HR certification (e.g. PHR or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
- Proven track record in a government contracting environment is a plus.
- Power-user level experience with ATS platforms (JazzHR etc.) and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing.
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms.
- Strong understanding of FAR regulatory and document control requirements plus.
- Previous experience supporting affirmative action or CMMC audits desired.
Skills Abilities & Attributes:
- A systems-thinking approach to HR; the ability to not only fix a problem but to build a process that prevents it from recurring.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping the ball.
- Professional presence with the ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
- A continuous improvement mentality.
- Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment working extended hours (as needed).
- Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth willingness to self-learn and work in new technology domains.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:
- 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
- Multiple options for Medical Vision Dental Insurance plans
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
- 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact us by phone at or by email at emailprotected
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing our positions require U.S. Citizenship U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or other legally protected status.
REQ #26037
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Intellisense Systems, Inc. designs advanced sensing technology that support a full data continuum. Learn more about our end-to-end process.