Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Yami

Founded in 2013, Yami aims to make global discovery more accessible by helping people explore popular and exciting products from across Asia. Recognized on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500 list as one of the fastest-growing startups, the company focuses on connecting customers with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness offerings through its e-commerce website and mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Role Overview

Yami’s HR team is seeking a seasoned recruiter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving startup environment. In this position, you will work closely with the HR group and cross-functional partners to plan, build, and deliver recruitment and broader HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, service quality, and employee engagement. The role centers on understanding staffing needs, promoting open roles, managing candidate data, supporting applicants through each stage of hiring, and continually strengthening the full selection and hiring process.

What You Will Do

• Act as a hiring partner to business teams by working with managers to clarify workforce needs, shape role profiles, and design practical recruitment plans.
• Create and run proactive sourcing approaches across several channels to maintain a healthy pipeline for critical and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Broaden and improve sourcing methods to reach candidates across different functions and experience levels.
• Evaluate candidates’ experience, skills, competencies, and potential, and share useful recommendations and market context with hiring managers to support decisions.
• Research hiring trends, talent availability, and competitor practices to keep recruiting strategies current and competitive.
• Keep recruitment records and candidate pipelines accurate, organized, and compliant within the ATS.
• Provide regular, clear updates to hiring managers and stakeholders on progress, blockers, and hiring status.
• Own the recruitment cycle end to end and use metrics and data to improve hiring speed, candidate experience, and overall quality.
• Review and enhance ATS workflows and recruiting processes, including system upgrades, integrations, and efficiency improvements.
• Strengthen employer branding through better job postings, improved candidate experience, and support for recruitment marketing efforts.
• Represent the company at career fairs, industry gatherings, and campus recruiting events to expand talent pipelines and brand visibility.
• Use AI tools and related technologies in recruiting and HR workflows to improve sourcing, screening, communication, and overall efficiency.
• Assist with employee immigration and work authorization processes when required.
• Contribute as an active member of the HR team on people programs and other HR initiatives.
• Take on additional HR-related responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 1 year of recruiting or talent acquisition experience as a primary responsibility; broader HR experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to identify, approach, and engage passive candidates.
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms and major recruiting tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, and similar sourcing channels.
• Ability to interpret market intelligence and competitor hiring activity to shape recruitment tactics.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, along with strong organization and time management abilities.
• Comfort managing multiple open positions at once while staying effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Practical use of AI tools in recruiting and HR workflows to improve sourcing, screening, communication, and efficiency.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate business needs into hiring strategies.
• Ability to build professional relationships and communicate well with candidates and employees across all levels.
• Well-developed research and sourcing skills, including awareness of hiring trends, talent market conditions, and compensation benchmarks.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional discretion.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow.
• A proactive, positive mindset with genuine interest in recruiting and HR.
• Outgoing, networking-friendly, and strong in interpersonal communication.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin.
• This position is based on-site; remote work is not offered.
• Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, including H-1B or H-1B transfer support.

Benefits & Compensation

• 401(k) matching
• Health coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• On-site gym and game rooms
• Employee discount
• Coffee and snacks
• Annual compensation range: 65K to 82K

Additional Information

The role is intended for someone who can work in a hands-on, collaborative environment and contribute to broader HR efforts beyond recruiting as needed. Prior experience with AI-enabled recruiting workflows is specifically valued, as is the ability to support process improvements and system optimization. The position is on-site in Brea, CA.