2027 Talent Acquisition Associate

Cessna Aircraft Company; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron is recruiting an entry-level Talent Acquisition Associate for our Augusta, GA area to support recruitment across the function. You will partner with leaders, review applications, screen candidates, and help shape pipelines for entry-level roles, with mentorship and development opportunities available from day one.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR and TA teams, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite Proficiency required. Familiarity with Taleo or similar ATS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and maintain confidential information

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting activities for assigned entry-level and moderately complex requisitions in support of business hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand position requirements, qualifications, and talent needs for assigned openings.
• Review candidate applications and evaluate qualifications against established job requirements.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and assess skills, experience, and overall alignment with position requirements.
• Exercise judgment in recommending candidates for advancement through the selection process based on established hiring criteria.
• Execute sourcing strategies using recruiting tools, professional networks, referrals, and other talent acquisition resources to develop candidate pipelines.
• Present candidate recommendations and recruiting updates to hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition team members.
• Support offer development and hiring decisions by providing candidate insights, recruiting recommendations, and market information.
• Monitor recruiting progress, identify hiring challenges, and recommend solutions to support successful hiring outcomes.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, hiring leaders, and Talent Acquisition team members to support workforce planning, talent attraction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Taleo (ATS)

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Talent Acquisition Associate (343518)

2027 Talent Acquisition Associate (

Job Number:

343518 )

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting activities for assigned entry-level and moderately complex requisitions in support of business hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand position requirements, qualifications, and talent needs for assigned openings.
• Review candidate applications and evaluate qualifications against established job requirements.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and assess skills, experience, and overall alignment with position requirements.
• Exercise judgment in recommending candidates for advancement through the selection process based on established hiring criteria.
• Execute sourcing strategies using recruiting tools, professional networks, referrals, and other talent acquisition resources to develop candidate pipelines.
• Present candidate recommendations and recruiting updates to hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition team members.
• Support offer development and hiring decisions by providing candidate insights, recruiting recommendations, and market information.
• Monitor recruiting progress, identify hiring challenges, and recommend solutions to support successful hiring outcomes.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, hiring leaders, and Talent Acquisition team members to support workforce planning, talent attraction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite Proficiency required. Familiarity with Taleo or similar ATS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and maintain confidential information

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite Proficiency required. Familiarity with Taleo or similar ATS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and maintain confidential information

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.