Agile Space Industries

Talent Acquisition Lead

Agile Space Industries$96K — $144K *
Staffing
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience
  • Proven success in recruiting Manager level roles and above
  • Experience in collaborating with senior leadership on hiring strategy
  • Strong expertise in sourcing specialized talent
  • Background in improving recruiting processes and candidate experience
  • Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle recruitment for Manager and Director-level roles
  • Develop targeted hiring strategies with executives and department leaders
  • Conduct market research to inform recruiting decisions
  • Create innovative sourcing techniques for specialized talent
  • Support annual and quarterly workforce planning alongside executive leadership
  • Translate business goals into hiring plans and timelines
  • Design scalable recruiting frameworks and candidate evaluation processes
  • Enhance candidate experience through effective communication and process excellence

Benefits

  • Generous health coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview
Agile Space Industries is seeking a remote Talent Acquisition Lead. The Talent Acquisition Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving the organization's recruiting strategy and delivering high impact hiring for Manager level and leadership roles. This role operates as a strategic partner to senior leaders, helping define hiring strategies, improve recruiting processes, and attract specialized talent.

This position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a leadership role in shaping recruiting practices across the organization.

This role can be onsite in Durango, CO or remote, and we are currently accepting candidates residing in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Texas, and Oklahoma. You must live and work from one these states to work remotely for Agile Space Industries.

Responsibilities

Strategic Recruitment
• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for Manager level, Director level, and other strategic leadership roles
• Partner with executives and department leaders to develop targeted hiring strategies
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to guide recruiting decisions
• Develop creative sourcing approaches for specialized technical or leadership talent

Workforce Planning
• Partner with executive leadership and Finance to support annual and quarterly workforce planning initiatives
• Translate business objectives into strategic hiring plans, aligning headcount, budget, and hiring timelines
• Provide insights on talent availability, market conditions, and hiring feasibility to inform workforce decisions
• Proactively identify future talent needs and build pipelines aligned to organizational growth goals

Recruiting Strategy and Process Design
• Design scalable recruiting frameworks including intake meetings, interview structure, and candidate evaluation processes
• Identify and implement improvements to recruiting workflows and candidate experience
• Develop sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Support hiring managers in defining role requirements and evaluating candidates

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
• Partner with Marketing and leadership to define and promote the company's employer brand
• Develop compelling messaging and content to attract top talent across key functions
• Enhance candidate experience through consistent communication, storytelling, and process excellence
• Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn and industry networks to position the organization as an employer of choice

Organizational Partnership
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on hiring trends, workforce planning, and talent availability
• Partner with HR leadership on workforce planning and recruiting priorities
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on effective interviewing and hiring practices

Recruiting Analytics and Insights
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics including time to fill, candidate pipeline quality, and hiring trends
• Provide recommendations to leadership to improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience
• Demonstrated success recruiting Manager level roles and above
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on hiring strategy
• Strong experience sourcing specialized or hard to find talent
• Experience improving recruiting processes and candidate experience
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

The expected salary range for this role is $96,000-$144,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Location: Remote with preference given to candidates in or willing to relocate to Durango, CO. Remote candidates must reside in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Iowa, and Oklahoma.

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Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

What You'll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered

Salary Description

$96,000-$144,000 annually

About Agile Space Industries

Agile Space Industries is a company that specializes in the development of propulsion systems for small satellites. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Fullerton, California. Agile Space Industries is focused on developing innovative propulsion solutions that enable small satellites to perform complex missions. The company's products include electric propulsion systems, chemical propulsion systems, and hybrid propulsion systems. Agile Space Industries has a team of experienced engineers and scientists who are dedicated to advancing the state of the art in small satellite propulsion.
Learn more about Agile Space Industries
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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