APPRENTICE SCHOOL RECRUITER (TALENT ACQUISITION REP 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding division, seeks an Apprentice School Recruiter to conduct interviews, evaluate applicants, and refer candidate referrals for specific job openings. You will prepare ratings, discuss starting salaries, arrange tests, and coordinate with outside agencies as part of a high-volume recruitment program.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of exempt experience or a Master’s Degree with 4 years of professional experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6 years

Master's Degree + 4 years

Associate's Degree 2 years + 2 years

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years combined

High School/GED + 8 years combined

Job description

APPRENTICE SCHOOL RECRUITER (TALENT ACQUISITION REP 3)

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 18, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:$86,000.00 to$107,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Conducts interviews to recruit prospective employees and refers job applicants to specific job openings. Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, physical and personal qualifications, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral. Prepares rating on applicants, makes recommendations on starting salaries, and provides applicants with information on the company. May administer tests and interpret results, check references, arrange transportation of selected applicants, extend formal job offers, work with outside agencies and vendors, etc.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with ATS/HRIS platforms, SuccessFactors, recruiting technology, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to plan and facilitate career fairs, recruitment events, school presentations, information sessions, facility tours, and youth engagement programs.
• Experience in talent acquisition, human resources, workforce development, education, apprenticeship programs, skilled trades recruitment, or a related field.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, skilled trades, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or other industrial workforce environments.
• Experience using recruitment metrics, applicant data, conversion rates, and workforce trends to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity principles and recruiting practices that promote fair and consistent candidate experiences.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.