Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Partner III is a senior-level role responsible for leading and executing advanced recruitment strategies to attract top talent. This role involves collaborating with business leaders and talent acquisition managers to drive recruitment strategy, proactively managing talent pipelines, and ensuring a superior candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Partner III will mentor junior team members, utilize data to influence recruitment decisions, and build strong networks of potential candidates through market research and relationship management.

This role involves developing and implementing advanced recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates while sourcing talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events. It requires conducting in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate fit for open positions and coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers. The role also entails maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and providing regular updates to hiring managers on the status of open positions and candidate pipelines. Additionally, responsibilities include preparing job descriptions and postings in collaboration with hiring managers, participating in career fairs and recruitment events to promote the company, and ensuring a positive candidate experience through timely and professional communication. Collaboration with business leaders and talent acquisition managers to drive recruitment strategies is essential, as is mentoring and leading other recruiting team members. Proactively managing talent pipelines and building a network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management are key aspects of the role. Furthermore, the role involves utilizing data to influence decisions throughout the recruitment lifecycle and supporting other HR-related tasks and projects as needed.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• May mentor or lead other recruiting team members.
• Possesses in-depth recruiting knowledge and works with business leaders and talent acquisition managers to drive strategy.
• Experience managing talent pipelines and candidate experiences by consulting leaders.
• Experience building and maintaining a network of potential candidates through market research and ongoing relationship management.
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews of potential candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• 1+ yrs experience with Workday recruiting software
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience
• Proficiency in data analytics and the ability to leverage data to drive recruitment decisions.
• Strong technical knowledge of social media recruiting and employer branding.
• Experience with advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches and X-ray searches.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.
• Experience with diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead recruitment initiatives.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. 

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.