Principal Client Lead Recruiter

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

The Principal Client Lead Recruiter will work with a team of peers including Sourcing Recruiters, Full Life Cycle Recruiters, and Recruiting Coordinators, focusing in the areas of candidate talent search and placement, process improvement, strategy development, and will act as client lead for assigned business groups in Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Security. They will foster a collaborative team environment with peers supporting the assigned business group and a strong service-oriented culture that ensures delivery of efficient, effective, quality driven service to internal customers and meets customer service level agreements.

The Principal Client Lead Recruiter must be able to successfully manage, prioritize, and close searches against a timeline and have experience setting benchmarks, metrics, and how to prioritize customer SLAs. They thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.

The Principal Client Lead Recruiter will draw on knowledge of Talent Acquisition and functional areas of the business, forging dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners. They have a reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation, client/business management, organization, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have an ability to prioritize their time, demonstrate push back and a sense of urgency, and understand the value of providing amazing customer service.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive candidate attraction and engagement efforts to build a robust talent pipeline for the business.
• Ensure thorough candidate interview preparation to enhance their readiness and performance.
• Facilitate interview debrief sessions to ensure comprehensive evaluation and feedback for all candidates.
• Manage the process of closing offers to secure top talent and finalize hiring decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, including demand planning, market research on job profiles and talent, employment branding, interviewer training programs, compensation strategies, early career recruitment channels, candidate experience enhancements, and pipeline health management.
• Establish and maintain a business rhythm with assigned teams or business delegates including regular reporting schedules and participation in meetings with necessary preparations.
• Support full-cycle recruiting for Executive level roles within varied business units.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate and or search firm recruiting experience
• MS Office-- including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Contact Management/Applicant tracking system experience for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and client relationships.
• Ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships. Ability to continually seek new sourcing options, and develop creative approaches to sourcing and delivering candidates.
• Strong communication skills, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.
• Possession of strong analytic skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $162,381.00-$227,333.40

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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