Senior Technical Recruiter
About The Position
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. We provide customers with satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events globally. BlackSky is trusted by leading allied military, intelligence organizations, and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters affecting national security and the economy. Our data enables governments and businesses to see, understand, and anticipate change, providing them with a strategic advantage. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology and prioritizes a people-first, customer-focused, and fun work environment. BlackSky is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our People team. The ideal candidate will have full life cycle recruiting experience for technical positions, a strong sourcing background for passive candidates, and experience overseeing the interview process and closing candidates. A solid understanding of compliance, particularly for government contractors, is essential. The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers, and candidates. The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain composure in scheduling and coordination is expected. This position reports to the Sr Manager, People & Culture. While proximity to one of our offices is preferred, strong candidates in certain states may be considered for a remote capacity.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience of full life cycle recruiting, either corporate or agency, with a heavy focus on technical roles to include: software development, AI/ML engineers, technical program managers, and other engineering focuses.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least two years' of previous recruiting experience in the aerospace industry.
- Previous experience using an ATS (we use Greenhouse!).
- Strong background sourcing candidates, internet searching, compensation negotiation, scheduling interviews and networking via social media (LinkedIn.)
- Previous experience using compensation benchmarking tools and mapping out compensation recommendations for positions and offers.
- Understanding of recruiting compliance and reporting.
- Previous experience recruiting for a government contractor.
- Excellent communication and organization skills as well as demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities and work ethic.
- Experience multi-tasking in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
- Experience managing calendars using Outlook.
- Previous experience recruiting for non-exempt positions.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the space/satellite industry.
- Experience recruiting cleared candidates.
- SHRM-CP or other HR certification.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiting leadership to identify solutions to recruiting challenges throughout the recruiting cycle.
- Manage online tracking of applicants, review resumes, determine qualifying candidates and coordinate the interview process.
- Schedule phone, video conference, and other interviews; work directly with candidates, recruiters and hiring managers across BlackSky.
- Work closely with Hiring Managers to understand and post requisitions which accurately reflect duties, responsibilities, experience, education, certifications and security classifications required for the jobs.
- Compensation benchmarking and review to research and provide guidance on equitable offers.
- Source top-level talent using methods using various recruiting tools (LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, etc.).
- Communicate with hiring managers regarding hiring needs and the status of recruitment efforts.
- Maintain recruitment records.
- Be a strong advocate and representative of BlackSky, engaging positively with candidates and employees.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Mac or PC? Your choice!
- Awesome swag
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
