HR & Talent Acquisition Coordinator; Temporary

Rocklin, California

Job Type: Temporary/Contract
Duration:
August 1 2026 to January 1 2027
Pay Rate: $27–35 per hour

Location:

Rocklin, CA (on‑site)

The HR & Talent Acquisition Coordinator provides critical support across recruitment execution and HR administration during a temporary period of staffing transition. This role bridges talent acquisition and human resources functions, supporting candidate pipeline management, hiring‑manager coordination, and HR operational workflows to maintain continuity across active recruitment initiatives and employee‑related processes.

• Talent Acquisition
  • Screen, score, and evaluate resumes against job descriptions for assigned open requisitions.
  • Conduct preliminary phone screens to gather candidate background, availability, logistics, and compensation expectations.
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate calendar invites between candidates and hiring managers.
  • Source and identify qualified candidates on Linked In when applicant flow is slow.
  • Post and manage job listings in Greenhouse (ATS), including status updates and job‑board management.
  • Order background checks and drug screenings via Checkr and track completion status.
  • Maintain routine candidate communication, including status updates, follow‑up emails, and text outreach.
  • Organize prescreen notes and prepare candidate summaries for hiring‑manager review.
  • Move candidates through appropriate pipeline stages in Greenhouse as hiring decisions are made.
• HR Administration
  • Maintain and organize employee personnel files according to company policy and legal requirements.
  • Prepare and process off‑boarding documentation for separating employees.
  • Scan, file, and distribute HR mail and employee documents.
  • Audit HRIS data and identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor and respond to HR inbox inquiries and employee questions.
  • Prepare HR documents, reports, and internal communications as needed.
  • Support coordination of employee trainings, onboarding, and engagement events.
  • Schedule meetings and provide administrative support to HR team members.
  • Support ongoing HR projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, or similar recruitment/HR software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliability and consistent attendance throughout the contract period.

• Experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar recruiting platforms.
• Familiarity with Linked In for sourcing and candidate outreach.
• Customer service orientation and ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures while exercising independent judgment on routine matters.
• Experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative roles preferred but not required.

• Temporary contract position with clear start and end dates (August 1 2026 – January 1 2027).
• $27–$35 per hour pay rate.
• Hybrid work schedule:
  Tuesday and Thursday on‑site in Rocklin, CA (8:00 AM–5:00 PM PST); three remote work days per week.
• Exposure to diverse HR and recruiting functions.
• Direct collaboration with SMA's HR leadership team.
• Opportunity to support critical hiring initiatives during a growth period.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one’s race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/AIDS), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.