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.
This critical, hands-on role is based in Torrance, CA, and is not a hybrid or remote position.  We offer a fast-paced, high impact and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.  Veterans welcome!
Location: Torrance, CA (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
 
Talent Acquisition Support

• 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 LinkedIn 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 Affirmative 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.

HR Business Partnership & Process 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.

Education, Experience, & Knowledge:

• 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 platforms and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques. 
• Strong understanding of FAR regulatory and/or ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 document control requirements.
• Previous experience supporting OFCCP or ISO audits.

Skills, Abilities, & Attributes:

• A "systems-thinking" approach to HR; the ability to not only fix a problem but to build a process that prevents it from recurring.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping the ball.
• Professional presence with the ability to build rapport with agency partners and internal hiring managers.
• A "continuous improvement" mentality.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment, working extended hours (as needed).
• Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

What You Can Expect:

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

Pay Range: $100,000-$155,000 (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)
Benefits:

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays 
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at (310) 320-1827 or by email at [email protected]
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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