Talent Engagement Specialist, Temporary to Permanent

Job overview

The Talent Engagement Specialist role is primarily office-based in Walnut Creek, CA, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed. Compensation is $50 per hour. Kinder's is a food brand with products sold nationwide and describes its culture as people-first and focused on connection and collaboration. The specialist coordinates recruiting and onboarding while improving processes and candidate experiences. The role helps hiring managers and People & Culture leaders deliver organized, welcoming interactions and supports employer-brand initiatives as the company grows.

What you'll do

• Coordinate recruiting operations, scheduling, and candidate communications
• partner with hiring managers and People & Culture leaders
• manage candidate pipelines and records
• remove scheduling obstacles
• plan and execute onboarding programs
• develop pre-boarding and first-week experiences
• collect and analyze feedback
• improve recruiting and onboarding workflows
• create tools and templates
• support career-site, social, and employee-storytelling initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

talent engagement specialist

kinder's

walnut creek ca

office-based

temporary to permanent

recruiting coordination

onboarding

people & culture

candidate experience

employer brand

process improvement

$50/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Temporary-to-permanent role. Requires 3+ years in recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, or a related field; experience managing complex scheduling and operational logistics; and familiarity with ATS, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office, and creative tools.

About the employer

Kinder's is hiring for this role. Industry: Spice and Extract Manufacturing. Sector: 31.