HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist/ HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This role is integral to both recruiting top-tier talent and managing HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sourcing and hiring candidates while also possessing strong HR skills to support employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.  

Recruitment: 

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of roles across the organization. 

• Coordinate and conduct interviews, manage candidate communications, and facilitate the offer and onboarding processes. 

• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, create job descriptions, and determine appropriate recruitment channels. 

• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to improve hiring processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals. 

• Ensure a positive candidate and employee experience by fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Provide training to interviews and hiring mangers on recruitment best practices  

Human Resources: 

• Support HR functions including employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation. 

• Assist with new employee first day onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition into the company. 

• Handle employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures. 

• Assist in administering employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. 

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement HR initiatives that support business objectives and enhance employee engagement. 

• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations, applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required 

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion programs, employee wellness activities, and organizational development efforts. 

• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters 

• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including; bi-weekly and semi-monthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, importing expense reimbursements, inputting exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes 

• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance 

• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition and HR functions. 

• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and various sourcing techniques. 

• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 

• Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations 

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders. 

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR software. Greenhouse and ADP preferred.  

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) would be a plus  

• Familiarity with HR analytics and data-driven decision-making. 

Compensation:   

$70,000-$100,000 

*Atomica encourages applications from candidates at all levels where pay will be based on experience.* 

What Atomica Offers You:   

• Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS    

• Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance    

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match  

• Continuing education opportunities  

• Paid Time Off   

• Flexible Spending Account   

• Catered in-office lunches    

Why work with us?    

Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise.     

Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.  

Life in Santa Barbara:    

Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. The weather? Absolutely gorgeous. No more shoveling snow or hiding from tornadoes!   

Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.    

We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!