Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting and selecting top talent to support our company's growth objectives. In this position, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand our talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage the end-to-end recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in talent acquisition, excellent sourcing skills, and a passion for identifying and engaging with top talent. 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Hiring Managers (HMs) and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to understand talent requirements, job descriptions, and qualifications for various positions within the organization. 
• Review resumes and applications, screen candidates, and conduct initial interviews to assess their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. 
• Assist with scheduling and onsite interviews. 
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline by proactively sourcing and engaging with passive candidates. 
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers in the selection and decision-making process. 
• Collaborate with the Director of People Operations and HMs to develop competitive and compelling job offers. 
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions, feedback, and progress in the applicant tracking system (ATS). 
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and share insights with the team. 
• Leverage recruitment tools and technology to streamline and optimize the recruitment process. 
• Understand, embrace, and contribute to Ursa Major’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes our goal of realizing a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve. You will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through every aspect of the hiring journey starting with your sourcing efforts. 
• Growth mindset and an ability to adapt to changing dynamics as needed. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management. 
• Proven experience in sourcing and attracting top talent using various channels and techniques. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software. 

Desired Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree. 
• 1+ years of technical recruiting work experience. 
• Previous time recruiting for aerospace roles. 
• Strong competitive market awareness.
• Experience with creative sourcing using tools and techniques such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray, etc.  
• Experience with Greenhouse is strongly preferred.
• An understanding of unconscious bias and how to implement and improve Ursa’s inclusion efforts. 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $55,000- $80,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.