Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at Propel America (Los Angeles)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Propel America

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

51800.00 - 64700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will oversee the regional admissions process for prospective Fellows, ensuring an equitable and mission-aligned selection and enrollment experience. You will implement recruitment and admissions strategies, analyze applicant data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with regional and program leaders to ensure applicant readiness and strong pathway alignment.

Job Responsibility:

Adhere to and execute selection criteria and evaluation processes that align with pathway program goals ensuring equity
Conduct interviews and make final selection recommendations based on comprehensive assessment of applicant readiness and program fit
Analyze data trends for your region to forecast enrollment targets and recommend strategies to improve conversion rates and applicant experience
Partner with sourcing, program, and coaching teams to align admissions outcomes with workforce and fellowship needs
Manage applications and effectively engage prospective Fellows through the onboarding pipeline
Oversee and support participants through the pre-fellowship experience
Identify systemic barriers in the intake process and propose solutions
Ensure applicants are prepared to start, commit and complete the pre-fellowship and training process
Serve as a subject-matter expert for your pathway and region
Review data and provide strategic insights to inform cross-team planning
Represent your regional portfolio of talent in cross-functional planning meetings
Capture and track data toward priority key results
Recommend technology-enabled tools and workflows
Collaborate with the Propel team to share feedback and ideas for improving the pre-fellowship/onboarding process

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or related field with demonstrated success using data to drive decision-making
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in complex, ambiguous situations
Demonstrated experience improving systems, processes, and applicant outcomes through innovation and analysis
Advanced proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and data-driven admissions strategies
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

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