Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Temporary

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Temporary) to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! We anticipate that this role will last approximately 6 months to 1 year, providing a fantastic chance to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the People, Branding, and Culture function - primarily Talent Acquisition. This role ensures smooth execution of core recruitment processes, maintains accurate employee data and documentation, and supports candidates and employees with a high standard of service.

The day-to-day:

Act as the primary "process owner" for the interview lifecycle, managing complex calendar invites across multiple departments and time zones.

Serve as the face of the company for all applicants, providing timely updates, "day-of" logistics for onsite visits in Carlsbad, and ensuring a white-glove candidate experience.

Maintain real-time accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring candidate records, interview feedback, and hiring stages are updated with 100% data integrity.

Depending on experience, perform initial resume reviews and conduct phone screenings to qualify candidates based on core competencies and cultural alignment.

Support data gathering and basic analysis for compensation and benefits activities.

Assist in creating offer letters.

Preforms other duties as assigned or required.

What you'll need:

Proven background in Talent Acquisition Coordination within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Must be able to work onsite daily at our Carlsbad, CA office.

Ability to apply acquired recruiting skills to follow company policies and complete tasks effectively and independently.

Intermediate to advanced experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and standard digital office tools.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on high levels of data accuracy and organization.

Proven ability to handle sensitive compensation data and private candidate information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

A strong customer-service orientation, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all candidates and internal employees.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively interface with hiring managers and applicants.

What will help you on the job:

Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field is preferred.

Interest in learning broader HR and Talent Acquisition functions.

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable to evolving business needs.