The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner to join our Talent team. An Ursa Major TA Partner is a professional networker, sourcing guru, administrative wizard, and lover of learning all things technical. You will manage a full plate of strategic sourcing while driving HM and candidate engagement and collaborate with your peers to get a multitude of roles filled quickly with qualified and diverse candidates. Ursa is looking for someone who works well on a team but is also a problem-solver and can be independent while seeing projects through to completion. You will be metric-driven, strive for continual process improvements, be flexible to shifting priorities, and actively push the envelope daily. No day is the same at Ursa Major and staying organized and nimble is crucial for successfully juggling an ever-shifting workload.
This role will be a 3-6 month contract, exempt position with the potential to become full-time based on business needs. Our hope is for this TA Partner to be on-site at least 3 days a week with the flexibility to work from home the remaining days.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers (HMs) to develop requisitions, understand project needs and discuss headcount while acting as a partner by providing market insight and guidance into the entire interview process.
- Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for both current and future needs.
- Actively source and engage candidates (the best candidates may not even be looking!) using innovative techniques within budget.
- Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline.
- Conduct the first point of contact phone screens with candidates.
- Act as the face of Ursa’s brand by articulating Ursa's mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits as appropriate.
- Discuss candidates with HMs and recommend top candidates for the next steps.
- Guide candidates through the interview process by providing them with an exceptional experience from start to finish.
- Maintain and ensure accurate records in our ATS.
- Willingness to assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Ursa as an industry leader.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of recruiting experience for highly technical roles or 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to provide only the highest caliber candidate experience.
- Ability to build strong relationships with both HMs and candidates.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Desired Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ 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 $75,000 - $115,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.
Classification: Exempt.
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top of the page. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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