Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist

About True Classic

Established in 2019, True Classic is a rapidly expanding apparel brand dedicated to delivering exceptional fit, quality, and impact. Beyond products, we foster a high-performing team environment where driven individuals can produce meaningful outcomes quickly and witness their contributions directly.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist responsible for managing recruiting, onboarding, employee experience, and people operations. This position encompasses end-to-end talent acquisition and daily operational tasks, promoting an outstanding employee journey from initial contact through to ongoing development and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete recruiting cycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates across all teams.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines prioritizing AI-savvy, high-performing candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and AI-native sourcing tools.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and design interview scorecards.
• Conduct structured interviews using BrightHire with consistent scoring rubrics.
• Organize assessments, work samples, in-person interview schedules, and consolidate hiring team feedback.
• Oversee onboarding process from offer acceptance until 90 days, ensuring readiness including laptop setup and system access.
• Implement structured onboarding programs covering company principles, performance frameworks, and AI-first expectations.
• Assign buddies to new hires and facilitate 30/60/90-day check-ins.
• Provide first-line IT support including password resets, device troubleshooting, and administration of equipment inventories and refresh cycles.
• Coordinate with IT vendors on device provisioning and security configurations.
• Manage internal AI training initiatives, oversee participation tracking, role-specific training, reimbursement for external courses, and manager training on feedback and goal-tracking tools.
• Maintain up-to-date learning resources in Notion and support individual development plans and review cycles.
• Act as the central presence at the Calabasas office, organizing team events, promoting collaboration norms, and monitoring employee morale and retention risks.
• Maintain employee records, organizational charts, and HRIS data; ensure compliance with California employment laws.
• Handle offboarding procedures and conduct exit interviews.
• Engage cross-functionally with hiring managers, IT, office managers, leadership, and external partners for strategic alignment and execution of talent acquisition and culture-building activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, HR, or people operations.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem solving and strong ownership with attention to detail.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and process scalability within growth-oriented organizations.
• Familiarity with AI tools and recruiting platforms to enhance sourcing and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to high-growth consumer, ecommerce, retail, or startup sectors.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, BrightHire, and AI-enabled recruitment tools.
• Background in workplace operations, employee engagement, and office management.
• Passion for cultivating performance-driven cultures and outstanding employee experiences.

Workplace & Compensation

• This is an onsite role based in Calabasas, CA requiring presence five days per week.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus structure.
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance by the company.
• $100 monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Access to a complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• $100 monthly stipend for personal workspace and office needs.
• $1,000 annual allowance for True Classic merchandise.
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match.

Company Culture and Values

Our True Classic Operating System (TCOS) guides how we work and win together. We value delivering impactful results, clear vision setting, data-driven decisions, continuous improvement, leveraging people and technology, ownership, agility, creativity, and empathy. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all employees regardless of race, religion, gender identity or status.

If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to contribute to a fast-moving team focused on making a tangible difference, we encourage you to join True Classic.