PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner, in Grand Prairie, TX.
Job Description:
The Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for organizational roles. This person must understand, model, and represent the employment value proposition and published values. He or she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential "fit" through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
This role will support US locations with a primary focus on the US facilities. This role is open to work-from-home flexibility but must be in commutable distance to Grand Prairie, TX, or Columbus, MS
Meet the Team:
Working in our Human Resources department, it's our mission to help support the greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.
Your Challenges:
- Consult with hiring managers and HRBP teams on position descriptions and sourcing strategies for the roles assigned
- Continuous development of networks and partnerships to actively build candidate pipelines
- Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume and phone screens, candidate interviews, and recommend final selection of applicants and close final candidates
- Place and maintain job board postings in various media and staffing partners when appropriate
- Continued communication and partnership with hiring managers and HRBP through the recruitment process
- Maintain applicant tracking system records to reflect candidate progression
Your Boarding Pass:
- Higher education (two- or four-year college degree) or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of human resources, talent acquisition, and interviewing experience required.
- Prior recruitment experience in Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.
- The ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Proven ability to communicate and effectively "sell" an organization's value proposition.
- Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite is a plus Internet, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Strong customer service, negotiation skills, and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
- Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
- Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Activities require a significant amount of sitting at the office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor.
- Regularly required to verbally communicate, listen, and give presentations as needed.
- Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel and applicants.
Travel Required:
- < 15% Domestic and International
- Citizenship
- Authorized to Work in the US
PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement
PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
