HR Recruiter

About the Company

Expatiate Communications, Inc. is a consulting firm focused on special education. The organization works with school districts, county offices of education, state agencies, and families to improve instruction, staffing, compliance, operations, and related services. Its mission is to help build sustainable special education programs that better support students with disabilities and strengthen the capability of educator teams.

Role Overview

This is a high-impact, full-time, on-site position in Pasadena, CA for an HR and recruiting professional who can operate both strategically and tactically. The role is designed to be roughly 70% recruitment and 30% HR support, with room to shift based on business needs. The successful hire will help shape sourcing strategy, drive full-cycle hiring across multiple departments, and support core HR operations in a fast-moving environment.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end hiring, including search planning, posting targeted job ads, and overseeing candidate movement in the ATS.
• Build and execute sourcing approaches that go beyond standard channels to create a strong and varied talent pool.
• Review applications, conduct early-stage phone or video screens, coordinate interviews, arrange assessments and reference checks, and partner with hiring managers to keep the candidate experience smooth.
• Develop talent pipelines through college and university relationships, career fairs, networking events, and other industry connections while strengthening the employer brand.
• Follow all file retention rules for applications and resumes in line with state and federal requirements, including EEOC and employment law standards.
• Monitor recruiting KPIs and share regular updates and reports on recruitment and HR activity with leadership.

Human Resources Support

• Keep employee records, HR databases, and paper files accurate and up to date.
• Carry out routine audits to confirm that required documents are collected and properly stored.
• Support employee engagement efforts such as surveys and events, and help organize HR training and other programs.
• Assist with internal and external audits to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Take on additional HR, recruiting, and department-related assignments as needed.

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Good working knowledge of HR practices and employment law, with California labor law familiarity being important.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms; familiarity with Gusto is an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting.
• At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources or a closely related area.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Ability to pass a satisfactory Live Scan background check and TB clearance.
• PHR, SPHR, or a similar HR certification is beneficial.
• Experience in the special education sector is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with HMO and PPO options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Health FSA and dependent care FSA.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Additional Information

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status, job classification, and other factors. Not every benefit applies to every employee, and all benefits will be provided according to applicable federal and state laws.

The company notes that this overview is meant to summarize the role and may change as business needs evolve, with or without notice.

Compensation is determined individually based on the candidate’s background, skills, qualifications, location, and other job-related considerations. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The posted salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year.