Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner

Intellisense Systems, Inc
.is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.

We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.

We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We are seeking a strategic, high-impact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Human Resources Business Partner
. This is a unique dual-function individual contributor role designed for an expert who can navigate the complexities of full-cycle technical recruiting while simultaneously building trust with management and internal stakeholders on HR matters.

Torrance, CA (Onsite)

• Responsible for the recruiting process, including developing job descriptions, posting positions, and negotiating external recruitment efforts,
• Conduct initial resume screening and perform "first-touch" phone screens.
• Utilize Linked In and other databases to proactively find "passive" talent, building a pipeline of candidates outside of agency submissions.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using AI-driven platforms and a variety of active and passive channels to identify and engage top-tier talent.
• Manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). You will be responsible for opening/closing requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, and ensuring all candidate data is correctly dispositioned for compliance.
• Engage and manage external staffing agencies; schedule intake calls, distribute job descriptions, and track candidate submissions.
• Manage the end-to-end interview loop, including scheduling technical screens and on-site interviews for both agency and direct-hire candidates.
• Ensure every applicant has a seamless experience, from initial outreach to the first day of onboarding.
• Oversee Affirmitative Action requirements and reports filings.
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline conversion rates, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with department heads to provide guidance on organizational design, succession planning, and performance management.
• Conduct deep-dive audits of HR workflows (onboarding, lifecycle management, retention) to eliminate systemic inefficiencies and implement automated, scalable solutions.
• Lead complex employee relations inquiries, providing coaching to managers and ensuring a culture of high performance and legal compliance.
• Drive the implementation of company-wide policy shifts, ensuring seamless adoption and clear communication across the organization.
• Provide strategic support for benefits renewals and compensation benchmarking to ensure we remain competitive in the current market.
• Lead special projects, such as updating employee handbooks, coordinating company events, and implementing new HR software modules.
• Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification highly preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Generalist capacity.
• Proven track record in a government contracting environment.
• Power-user level experience with modern HRIS and ATS…