Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is committed to serving the community by ensuring access to food for those in need, and they are seeking a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist. This role is responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, onboarding new employees, and administering training programs to enhance engagement and commitment to the organization's mission. Responsibilities Coordinate the full cycle recruiting process including; working with hiring managers to define hiring needs, create job advertisements, source internal and external candidates, screen candidates, schedule and conduct interviews, extend offer letters, perform background checks, and update the hiring manager and candidate during pre-boarding Evaluate recruiting and onboarding practices to design and execute effective recruiting strategies that are non-discriminatory and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Enter new hire information into the HRIS, ADP WorkforceNow, and support new hires through the onboarding process Liaise with the Information Technology team, hiring managers, and Operations team to ensure new hires have an assigned workspace (if applicable) and the proper equipment and access for their first day Work with HR/Payroll Coordinators to create a welcoming environment for new hires. Provide new hires with Welcome Kits, conduct & coordinate benefits orientations, create employee badges, and administer the new hire Welcome Email series Announce and introduce new employees to all staff via email and update the organizational chart and staff extension list Work with the Administrative Assistants and Human Resources team to coordinate and facilitate new hire orientations Execute the Food Bank’s internal site visit and other onboarding programs, coordinating with hiring managers as needed Administer learning resources and programs including LinkedIn Learning, SkillPath/Star12, Learning Allowance, and Toastmasters. Promote, and recommend training & development resources to employees, including language learning Work with the Talent & Culture Development Manager and other stakeholders to develop and implement new training programs or improve current programs as needed Assist with administering the annual employee engagement survey Assist with conducting analysis of team processes by facilitating focus groups, employee interviews, and/or surveys. Identify root problems and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions Stay up to date on all legal compliance requirements relevant to the position’s scope of work. Consult with Human Resources Solutions Partner as needed Schedule and conduct exit interviews. Share insights with the Human Resources team and all other stakeholders Assist with quarterly and ad-hoc reports/dashboards for recruitment, training, and engagement data Maintain and audit personnel files for current and terminated employees according to protocol Skills 4-year degree in Human Resource Management or related field and up to 2 years of experience in recruitment, learning & development, or similar role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Exceptional emotional intelligence; strong social skills and self-awareness with an astute ability to empathize with stakeholders Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to communicate with diverse groups of people Excellent time management skills; must be able to organize, prioritize, and plan tasks or assignments to meet deadlines Ability to assess applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions Possess a growth mindset; Demonstrate a passion for learning, curiosity, and open-mindedness Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) with working knowledge of HRIS systems such as Paychex, ADP, etc Commitment to the organizational values: respect, stewardship & accountability, collaboration, service, and IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility) Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred Company Overview Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a non-profit hunger-relief organization. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is