Talent Acquisition Partner

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for strategic recruitment and sourcing for technical, professional, and executive roles. The role develops and implements strategic, innovative recruiting solutions to hire the right skills and quantity of talent to achieve staffing objectives. It manages full life-cycle recruitment, candidate pipelines, candidate communications, and the recruiting and selection process, while advising hiring managers on staffing policies and procedures and compliance with EEO and hiring guidelines. The position also keeps current with recruiting trends and techniques and supports continuous improvement of the staffing function. It works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least 3–5 years of relevant recruiting experience. The role is subject to ITAR/EAR requirements and requires a U.S. person or a person eligible for an export license; the posting also lists U.S. citizenship or permanent residency as a requirement. Occasional travel within the Continental U.S. may be required. The position is office-based and offers a 9/80 work schedule. The listed salary range is $80,500–$123,000.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in recruitment screening and selection of management, technical, professional, and administrative professionals.
Experience consulting or working in a consultative role while supporting multiple projects with competing demands simultaneously.
Experience with applicant tracking software and other recruiting software tools.
Strong foundation in direct candidate sourcing, with a 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.
Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Competency conducting phone and in-person candidate interviews and providing comprehensive candidate assessments.
Strong communication skills and business acumen, with the ability to 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 excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share 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 performance.
Teamwork orientation, prioritizing team success above personal interests.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; the posting states U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required.
Ability to travel occasionally within the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex research, analysis, and networking to develop active and passive candidate pipelines.
Manage full life-cycle recruitment, including setting search strategy, sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Manage candidates through the recruiting and selection process.
Counsel hiring managers on staffing and recruitment policies and procedures to support compliance with and understanding of EEO and hiring guidelines.
Keep abreast of trends and innovative recruiting techniques to maintain competitive recruiting practices.
Assist with projects for continuous improvement of the staffing function.
Work on problems of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors.
Perform other duties as assigned.