Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist - CA Only

Location: California. Occasional travel to and work from other Race offices or off-site locations may be required. Who We Are: We're more than a fiber internet provider, we're your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting-edge technology with a genuine, people-first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you're not just accepting a job, you're becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose. Position Impact: The Talent Acquisition Support Specialist supports the full recruitment lifecycle by sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates to meet organizational hiring needs. This role manages job postings, schedules interviews, extends offers, assists with onboarding, and maintains applicant tracking systems. The Specialist partners with hiring managers, external agencies, and community organizations to build talent pipelines, enhance employer branding, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliance and recruitment metrics. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related field of study, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. One to two years (within the last 3 years) experience from recruiter side with social media recruiting and sourcing is preferred. Social Media certification preferred. One year experience working with outside recruiting/staffing agencies. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiting, CalJobs, Facebook Jobs, and other external recruiting platforms. Professional HR and recruiting related certifications and credentials are preferred. One to two years related experience working with government agencies, educational providers and other community-based organizations who place clients in jobs and/or offer job training. Experience with ADP TotalSource and/or ADP Workforce Now is preferred. Proficient with use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), recruiting software programs, and social media recruiting platforms. Proficient with recruiting procedure and related legal and regulatory compliance, including interviews. Travel and personal transportation are required to perform job-related duties at job fairs, events, meetings, and training and development sessions. The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication. Bilingual communication skills are considered a plus, particularly when serving diverse communities. Availability for overtime, after-hours work, weekend work, emergency work, and on-call duties as needed. Home office setup with personal phone and internet service to support remote work. Skills: Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, teleconferencing applications, and common office equipment, computers, and office software. Why Join Our Team: Join a tight-knit crew—no faceless corporation vibes here Growth potential: promotions and new challenges are part of our DNA Competitive salary of 52,000-62,400 USD/year Comprehensive Benefits Package: 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance (starting the 1st of the month following your start date), PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%) Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area A culture built on integrity, mutual respect, and a shared purpose