Recruiter
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at LPA, Inc. Irvine · full-time · $51,000–$93,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Work with hiring managers and firm leaders to clarify staffing gaps, role needs and the candidate profiles they want
- Run searches from job-post creation through sourcing, screening, interviews, offers and pre-employment steps
- Find candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, universities and other recruiting channels, then keep promising prospects engaged
- Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through references, offer decisions and acceptance with timely communication
- Maintain talent pipelines, track which sources deliver strong candidates and identify ways to improve recruiting and candidate experience
What you bring
- At least five years in human resources or a related field
- Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to work directly with C-suite or Principal-level leaders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook and Excel
Who this fits
This mid-level recruiting role suits someone ready to manage hiring across multiple disciplines and studios while working closely with senior leaders. The position is hybrid in Irvine.
From the employer
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future.
LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.
What you will do:
Talent Acquisition
Play an active role in helping LPA identify, attract and hire talented people across our disciplines and studios.
Partner with hiring managers and firm leaders to understand staffing needs, position requirements and the profile of successful candidates.
Support the full recruiting lifecycle, from developing job postings and sourcing candidates through interviews, offers and pre-employment activities.
Proactively source and engage prospective candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, universities and other recruiting channels.
Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings to assess experience, interests and alignment with position requirements.
Coordinate interviews while creating a thoughtful, responsive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs across LPA's disciplines and studios.
Develop relationships with promising candidates even when there is not an immediate opening, helping LPA build a long-term talent network
Partner with hiring teams to prepare offers, conduct reference checks and support candidates through the decision and acceptance process.
Help communicate LPA's culture, integrated design practice and employee experience to prospective candidates.
Track recruiting activity and outcomes to help the People team understand which sources and strategies are producing strong candidates.
Look for opportunities to continually improve LPA's recruiting process, candidate experience and ability to compete for exceptional talent.
What We Will do:
Provide mentorship from other members of our HR team, Principals and people within LPA
Provide opportunities for your career growth including continuing education opportunities and additional training resources
Have quarterly discussions surrounding your career and continue to explore different facets of HR
What We're Looking For:
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in human resources or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to building a long-term professional career
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
Ability to work closely and communicate with C-suite or Principal level leadership
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree
Experience in AEC industry
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.