Talent Acquisition & Engagement Partner in Keaau, Hawaii at Pacific Quest Corp.

• Manage all stages of the recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination

• Ensure timely and effective hiring across all departments and levels

• Conduct initial interviews and partner with hiring managers throughout the selection process

• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates

• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines

• Identify and leverage effective recruiting channels, including local, national, and niche platforms

• Partner closely with managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles

• Provide support and input on interview practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions

• Support the development of interview guides, rubrics, and consistent hiring practices

• Ensure a responsive, professional, and engaging experience for all candidates

• Represent Pacific Quest authentically, communicating our mission, culture, and expectations clearly

• Support the development and ongoing improvement of job postings and recruitment messaging

• Maintain accurate records and reporting within the applicant tracking system

• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

• Maintain and update recruitment processes, tools, and documentation

• Conduct periodic audits of sourcing channels, job postings, and hiring workflows

• Coordinate and evaluate employee engagement and retention initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, strengthen organizational culture, and support Pacific Quest's strategic workforce goals

• Partner with HR and leadership to support onboarding processes and timelines

• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment processes and best practices

• Assist with coordination of employee appreciation events and celebrations

• Additional duties as assigned

• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of roles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to build relationships and influence hiring decisions

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Experience using applicant tracking systems, IOS, and Google Suite

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations

• Familiarity with recruiting in geographically unique or talent-constrained markets

• Understanding of trauma-informed environments or residential care settings

• Relationship-building and candidate engagement

• Sound judgment in assessing both skill and cultural alignment

• Creativity and resourcefulness in sourcing strategies

• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a dynamic environment

• Strong alignment with Pacific Quest’s mission and values

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly

• Extended periods of sitting and working on a computer, including frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools; ability to maintain focus and productivity during prolonged screen time

• Ability to communicate clearly via phone, video, and written formats

• Standing, walking, climbing stairs, traversing uneven terrain

• Additional physical requirements may include occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds