Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
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.
Benefits Include:
- 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
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
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