Talent Acquisition Partner II (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 II is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring. This role involves working closely with business leaders to understand their staffing needs and developing strategic recruitment plans to meet those needs. The Talent Acquisition Partner II will leverage various recruitment tools and techniques, including social media, to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure a seamless candidate experience.

This role involves developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent while sourcing candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events. It requires conducting thorough screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their fit for open positions, as well as coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) is essential, along with providing regular updates to hiring managers on the status of open positions and candidate pipelines. The role also includes preparing job descriptions and postings in collaboration with hiring managers and participating in career fairs and other recruitment events to promote the company and attract potential candidates. Ensuring a positive candidate experience through timely and professional communication throughout the recruitment process is a key responsibility. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with business leaders to understand their staffing needs and develop strategic recruitment plans, promoting strategic ideas to impact talent strategies and recruitment processes based on business demand, and leveraging social media networks to connect with potential candidates. Supporting other HR-related tasks and projects as needed is also part of this dynamic and multifaceted position.

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).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Possesses recruiting knowledge and basic understanding of business groups operations and basic knowledge of overall recruiting strategies.
• Able to correlate manager recruiting needs into sourcing an effective talent pipeline.
• Ability to promote strategic ideas and works closely with business leadership to impact talent strategies and recruiting processes based on business demand.
• Experience using social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Familiarity with social media recruiting and employer branding.
• 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.

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.