University Talent Acquisition Business Partner

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

6d•Hybrid

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 position represents the company on campus and at recruiting events nationwide, sharing Aerospace’s mission, programs, and culture with students to strengthen its brand and attract diverse, high-caliber talent. The role is based in El Segundo, California, and requires at least four days onsite each week. Domestic travel of up to 50% and extended hours during peak recruiting seasons are required. The role leads full-cycle recruiting for entry-level talent and partners strategically with hiring managers. It develops sourcing strategies and pipelines aligned with company priorities, executes recruiting plans for campuses, conferences, and early-career programs, and coordinates with business groups across locations. The position also supports campus recruiting teams, manages candidate activity and reporting through applicant tracking and CRM tools, and serves as students’ primary contact throughout the candidate experience.

Requirements

For Talent Acquisition Staff II: Bachelor’s degree and 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%.
Ability to 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 such as 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 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 and provide a positive, engaging candidate experience from first contact through offer.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

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.