Talent Acquisition Partner; Temporary

City Irvine State California Job  Location Irvine Regional Office (Derian)
Position Type Temporary As  a Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary), you will play a pivotal role in driving our recruitment efforts by sourcing and hiring top talent for high-volume, corporate, and leadership-level positions. You will work closely with hiring managers across different departments to understand their hiring needs and develop strategies to attract qualified candidates. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can have a significant impact on building a strong workforce that aligns with Essex Property Trust’s values and business goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Full-Cycle Recruitment:
Manage the end-to-end recruiting process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation for high-volume, corporate, and leadership roles—ensuring an amazing candidate experience and meeting time-to-hire goals.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline:
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing methods, including direct outreach, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.

Hiring Events & Job Fairs:
Plan, organize, and attend hiring events and job fairs to attract a diverse range of candidates, promote our employer brand, and build relationships with potential talent.

Stakeholder Partnership:
Collaborate with hiring managers and department leaders to understand hiring needs, build strategic hiring plans, and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics. Build trust and credibility with every interaction.

Optimize Recruitment Processes:
Be a change-maker! You’ll implement creative solutions to streamline the hiring process, remove bottlenecks, and make it more efficient.

Candidate

Experience:

Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication and feedback throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Champion our DEI initiatives by sourcing diverse talent and implementing inclusive hiring practices.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in human resources, business, or related field.
2+ years of corporate recruiting experience, with a focus on high-volume, corporate, and executive roles.

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday experience preferred).Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.

A strategic mindset with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations. The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue or San Mateo. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.

Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.

Frequent travel required on the West coast for hiring events, meetings, training, or conferences.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or…