Talent Acquisition Partner

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

10d•$80,500 - $123,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for strategic recruitment and sourcing of technical, professional, and executive roles. The position develops and implements innovative recruiting solutions to hire the talent needed to achieve staffing objectives. It manages full-cycle recruitment, advises hiring managers on staffing policies and hiring guidelines, and contributes to continuous improvement of the staffing function. The role requires evaluating data and addressing problems of diverse scope. This position requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency under ITAR requirements; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. The position may occasionally require travel within the Continental U.S. The role is based in an office environment and follows a 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in recruitment screening and selection for management, technical, professional, and administrative roles.
Experience in consulting or a consultative role, supporting multiple projects with competing demands simultaneously.
Experience with applicant tracking software and other recruiting software tools.
Strong foundation in direct candidate sourcing, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Competency conducting phone and in-person interviews and providing comprehensive candidate assessments.
Strong business acumen and ability to communicate with, influence, and engage executives professionally.
Ability to build relationships and establish trust with leaders, hiring managers, colleagues, and candidates.
Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams handle a broad variety of duties.
Initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving personal, team, and company performance.
Team-oriented approach that puts team success above individual interests.
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident required under ITAR definition; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex research, analysis, and networking to develop active and passive candidate pipelines.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including setting search strategy, sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Guide candidates through the recruiting and selection process.
Advise hiring managers on staffing and recruitment policies and procedures, including EEO and hiring guidelines.
Stay informed about recruiting trends and innovative techniques.
Assist with projects to continuously improve the staffing function.
Analyze data and work on problems of diverse scope.
Perform other duties as assigned.