Technical Recruiter, SG&A

SpaceX•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Technical Recruiter for its SG&A recruiting team, which hires for corporate functions including IT, Application Software, Environmental Health & Safety, Physical Security, InfoSec, Construction, and Materials Engineering. The recruiter manages the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through interviewing, offers, and onboarding, while serving as a professional and enthusiastic representative of SpaceX to candidates. The role partners with client groups on hiring needs and strategy, while requiring initiative, accountability, collaboration, and the ability to work autonomously. Responsibilities and daily priorities vary as hiring needs change. The position is based in Palo Alto, California, and requires working onsite full-time; hybrid and remote work are not considered. Extended hours and weekends may be needed. Compensation is listed at Level 1: $85,000–$110,000 and Level 2: $100,000–$135,000. Actual level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may also include company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k); short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts and perks; up to three weeks of paid vacation; at least 10 paid holidays; and paid sick leave under company policy. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of recruiting experience; or an associate degree and at least 2 years of experience; or at least 3 years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree.
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Must work onsite full-time in Palo Alto, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of technical recruiting experience.
At least 2 years recruiting in IT, InfoSec, materials engineering, software engineering, environmental health and safety, construction, or physical security.
Experience with in-house recruiting.
Experience with high-volume recruiting.
Experience recruiting skilled labor.
Strong tenure and demonstrated success in recruiting roles.
Full lifecycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing.
Comfort reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on recruiting data.
Ability to distinguish top talent from other candidates within their respective fields.
Expertise in non-standard recruiting methods, such as cold calling, organizing ad hoc networking events, identifying and engaging industry experts, and creating targeted sourcing campaigns.
Comfort interfacing directly with hiring managers, including director- and VP-level technical leaders.
Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Ability to accurately present candidates without overselling them, influence decisions as a talent subject matter expert, and avoid dictating client decisions.
Ability to multitask, work with little direction, and remain an active team member.

Responsibilities

Partner with client groups to discuss headcount, requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback.
Screen candidates who apply to open requisitions.
Source candidates, including candidates who are not actively seeking work.
Discuss screened candidates with client groups and recommend candidates for interviews.
Give candidates tours before onsite interviews.
Attend interviews with client groups and contribute to candidate evaluations.
Initiate background checks, negotiate offer packages, and extend offer letters for candidates approved for hire.
Coordinate the candidate experience, including tours and onsite interview logistics.
Attract, organize, and manage the flow of candidates through the recruiting process.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Company stock or long-term cash awards may be available.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Various discounts and perks.
Up to three weeks of paid vacation may accrue.
Ten or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.