Talent Acquisition & Engagement Partner

At Pacific Quest, we believe meaningful change begins with connection with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. Our work is grounded in compassion, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to helping young people discover their strengths and build a healthier, more purposeful future.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition & Engagement Partner who is passionate about people and shares our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel connected, supported, and inspired by the work they do. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team and help build the people and culture that make Pacific Quest unique.

• Manage all stages of the recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination

• Ensure timely and effective hiring across all departments and levels

• Conduct initial interviews and partner with hiring managers throughout the selection process

• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates

• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines

• Identify and leverage effective recruiting channels, including local, national, and niche platforms

• Partner closely with managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles

• Provide support and input on interview practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions

• Support the development of interview guides, rubrics, and consistent hiring practices

• Ensure a responsive, professional, and engaging experience for all candidates

• Represent Pacific Quest authentically, communicating our mission, culture, and expectations clearly

• Support the development and ongoing improvement of job postings and recruitment messaging

• Maintain accurate records and reporting within the applicant tracking system

• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

• Maintain and update recruitment processes, tools, and documentation

• Conduct periodic audits of sourcing channels, job postings, and hiring workflows

• Coordinate and evaluate employee engagement and retention initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, strengthen organizational culture, and support Pacific Quest's strategic workforce goals

• Partner with HR and leadership to support onboarding processes and timelines

• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment processes and best practices

• Assist with coordination of employee appreciation events and celebrations

• Additional duties as assigned

• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of roles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to build relationships and influence hiring decisions

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Experience using applicant tracking systems, IOS, and Google Suite

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations

• Familiarity with recruiting in geographically unique or talent-constrained markets

• Understanding of trauma-informed environments or residential care settings

• Relationship-building and candidate engagement

• Sound judgment in assessing both skill and cultural alignment

• Creativity and resourcefulness in sourcing strategies

• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a dynamic environment

• Strong alignment with Pacific Quest’s mission and values

• Full-time, 40+ hours per week. The schedule will require flexibility and will vary based on organizational and recruiting needs, including the needs of candidates and hiring managers.

  This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of on-site work at Pacific Quest locations and home-based work. Ability to work on-site as needed to support organizational and recruiting needs, while completing other responsibilities remotely.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly

• Extended periods of sitting and working on a computer, including frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools; ability to maintain focus and productivity during prolonged…