University Talent Acquisition Business Partner
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven University Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Talent Acquisition Staff II/III) to engage early-career talent and build high-impact hiring pipelines. The role represents The Aerospace Corporation on campuses and at nationwide recruiting events, sharing the organization’s mission, programs, and culture with students to strengthen its brand and attract diverse, high-caliber talent. The position is based in El Segundo, California, and requires at least four days per week onsite. It involves full-cycle entry-level recruiting, strategic partnership with hiring managers, campus and early-career recruiting program planning, candidate experience, recruiting systems and reporting, and coordination with campus teams. Domestic travel of up to 50% and extended hours during peak seasons are required.
Requirements
- For Talent Acquisition Staff II: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff II: At least 2 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong skills using applicant tracking systems and CRM tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, lead small groups, and deliver compelling presentations.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 50% and work extended hours during peak seasons.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff III: 6 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff III: At least 3 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff III: Experience building university partnerships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workday, CRM tools such as Dynamics, Yello, or Avature, or university recruiting platforms including NACELink, Symplicity, or Handshake.
- Experience with STEM- or engineering-focused recruiting and applying data-driven recruiting strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation analysis, and extending offers.
- Act as a strategic recruiting partner to hiring managers, providing consultative guidance on campus and market insights.
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines aligned with Aerospace’s strategic imperatives on campus and with recruitment programs.
- Execute recruiting plans for designated campuses, conferences, and early-career programs.
- Collaborate with business groups across multiple locations to streamline planning, sourcing, and hiring processes while maintaining compliance.
- Use applicant tracking systems and CRM tools to manage candidate flow, data accuracy, and reporting.
- Guide and coordinate campus teams on hiring objectives, branding protocols, and event staffing.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, ensuring a seamless, positive, and engaging candidate experience from first contact through offer.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and fun team culture.
- Represent The Aerospace Corporation on campus and at nationwide recruiting events and share its mission, programs, and culture with students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
