University Talent Acquisition Business Partner

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

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 company on campus and at nationwide recruiting events, communicates Aerospace’s mission, programs, and culture to students, and helps strengthen the company’s brand while attracting diverse, high-caliber talent. The position may be based in El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or another company location, and requires at least four days per week onsite. The successful candidate leads full-cycle entry-level recruiting and partners strategically with hiring managers. They develop sourcing strategies and recruiting plans for campuses, conferences, and early-career programs; coordinate with business groups and campus teams across locations; and use applicant tracking systems and CRM tools to manage candidate flow, data, and reporting. The role is the primary point of contact for students and is responsible for a seamless, positive candidate experience. Domestic travel of up to 50% and extended hours during peak seasons are required. The company describes its compensation as performance-based, with an annual grade-based salary range of $67,000 to $126,900. Individual pay depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Benefits vary by job type and include health and wellness plans, paid time off, retirement contributions and matching, flexible spending accounts, variable pay, relocation assistance, professional development, and education assistance.

Requirements

For Talent Acquisition Staff II: Bachelor’s degree.
For Talent Acquisition Staff II: At least 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, in addition to the Staff II requirements: 6 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience.
For Talent Acquisition Staff III, in addition to the Staff II requirements: At least 3 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
For Talent Acquisition Staff III, in addition to the Staff II requirements: Experience building university partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday.
Experience with CRM tools such as Dynamics, Yello, or Avature.
Experience with university recruiting platforms, including NACELink, Symplicity, or Handshake.
Experience with STEM- or engineering-focused recruiting.
Experience 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 through 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 and ensure a seamless, positive, engaging candidate experience from first contact through offer.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and fun team culture.
Travel domestically up to 50% and work extended hours during peak seasons.

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 a company-paid benefit 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.