Help shape the future of aerospace talent as a Talent Acquisition Partner
Make an impact where talent meets innovation
Location can be in the Herndon Area, VA / Grand Prairie, TX / Mobile Area, AL / Wichita, KS
Hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite 2 day remote | Payrate starting at $37/hour
In this role, you'll recruit across all levels of the organization-from entry-level professionals to senior leadership-while developing innovative sourcing strategies that reach both active and passive candidates. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR leaders, represent the company's employment value proposition, and help create an exceptional experience from first conversation through onboarding.
If you're a strategic recruiter, relationship builder, and creative talent hunter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the workforce behind the future of aerospace.
What you'll do
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll take ownership of recruiting activities while partnering closely with business leaders and HR. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment plans and sourcing strategies to meet hiring goals with high-quality talent.
- Source candidates for positions at all organizational levels using advanced techniques, including cold calling, networking, social recruiting, referrals, and talent pipeline development.
- Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, interviews, and assessments to identify qualified candidates and determine organizational fit.
- Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists and recommend finalists to hiring managers.
- Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers, HR teams, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
- Consult with leaders and HR partners regarding job descriptions, requisition creation, compensation considerations, sourcing approaches, and talent availability.
- Effectively communicate and promote the organization's employment value proposition, culture, values, and career opportunities.
- Manage the interview and onboarding process to help ensure a positive and engaging new-hire experience.
- Post and maintain job opportunities across internet and intranet sites, colleges, social media, community boards, and staffing partners.
- Promote employee referral programs and internal career opportunities through regular communication with managers and employees.
- Maintain accurate applicant tracking system records, recruiting reports, and other staffing documentation.
- Respond promptly and professionally to candidate and internal stakeholder inquiries.
- Follow up regularly with hiring managers to evaluate recruiting effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
- Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
- Continuously develop external networks, partnerships, and talent pipelines that strengthen the company's employer brand.
- Partner with Business HR leaders to anticipate future talent needs and proactively develop candidate pipelines.
- Represent the company at recruiting events, including college career fairs and other talent-focused events.
- Present company and career information at colleges, attend student organization meetings, and build awareness among emerging talent.
- Identify recruiting events and opportunities that connect the organization with strategic candidate populations.
- Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Be prepared to support recruiting activities outside standard business hours when business needs require it.
What you bring
Required qualifications
- 6+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate professional experience.
- Strong understanding of staffing principles, recruitment practices, employment programs, and applicable employment laws.
- Working knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws and their application throughout the recruiting process.
- Understanding of regional labor markets and current recruiting trends.
- Demonstrated experience using a variety of recruiting techniques, including online and social media recruiting.
- Experience developing talent networks and pipelines for both active and passive candidates.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, interviewing, influencing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Ability to effectively communicate and sell an organization's employment value proposition.
- Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to develop new recruiting ideas and solutions.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience recruiting within the aerospace, aviation, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly technical industries .
- Experience recruiting for roles ranging from entry-level through senior leadership.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing platforms.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting analytics.
- Experience supporting college recruiting, career fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
- Experience partnering with HR Business Partners and senior business leaders on workforce planning.
- French, German, or Spanish language skills.
- Strong knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Your boarding pass to this opportunity
This role puts you in the middle of a dynamic aerospace organization where
people are the foundation of innovation . You'll have the opportunity to influence how the organization identifies, attracts, and hires the talent needed to support complex and exciting business goals.
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll be more than a recruiter-you'll be a
strategic partner, brand ambassador, talent strategist, and trusted advisor .
You'll work alongside talented professionals who value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement while gaining exposure to a world-class aerospace environment.
Work environment
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote .
- Up to 15% domestic travel , including occasional recruiting events.
- Opportunity to interact with employees and leaders across the organization.
- Role may occasionally require work outside standard business hours.
- Administrative office environment with occasional access to production areas; applicable PPE may be required.
Ready for takeoff?
If you're an accomplished Talent Acquisition professional who can build relationships, think strategically, find hard-to-reach talent, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience,
we want to hear from you. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help connect exceptional people with an aerospace organization shaping what's next.
Apply today and take your talent acquisition career to new heights. Pay Details: $37.00 to $47.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
