Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a 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. Your primary focus will be to own the coordination, scheduling, and communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the interview process. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition Partners, hiring managers, and HR business partners to understand our talent needs and support the end-to-end recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have experience in talent acquisition (or similar) and a passion for identifying and engaging with top talent.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with coordinating and scheduling interviews throughout the entire process. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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: 

• Experience managing calendars and coordinating meetings.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.
• 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 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.