RTCA is hiring a Recruiter for a full-time, onsite role in Chatsworth, CA. This 6-month temporary project may convert based on business needs. You’ll support a smooth recruiting experience end-to-end while partnering closely with hiring managers and the broader HR team.
What you’ll do
- Manage candidates through the full recruitment life cycle, from resume review and phone/video prescreens to onsite interview coordination, offer negotiation, and support for onboarding.
- Review applications to evaluate candidates’ skill sets and determine which positions and job levels they are best suited for.
- Conduct phone and/or video interviews to assess qualifications, competencies, and career goals.
- Source actively using platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other professional resources, including outreach messaging and direct phone calls to engage passive candidates.
- Partner with hiring managers to present well-vetted recommendations based on prescreen findings and fit.
- Administer skills testing as part of the qualification process.
- Coordinate onsite interview logistics and keep the process moving by driving timely feedback from hiring managers.
- Provide consistent, professional pipeline communication so candidates have a positive experience.
- Develop offer recommendations and negotiate offers aligned with candidate expectations, qualifications, and budget considerations.
- Maintain accurate, organized candidate documentation throughout the recruiting process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- Previous experience with full-cycle recruiting, including resume review, sourcing, and use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Proven ability to proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and similar platforms.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence.
- Comfortable and experienced conducting phone and video prescreens.
- Strong typing skills to take detailed notes while screening candidates.
- Ability to develop interview questions that assess both hard (technical) and soft (personality) skills.
- Sound judgment to evaluate skill sets and determine fit for hiring-team consideration.
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency maintaining accurate recruiting documentation and records.
Tools you’ll use
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Compensation and benefits
Pay range: $25 - $30 per hour (onsite California applicants), commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Choice of medical plan options, including a no-cost employee-only coverage plan.
- HSA-eligible health plan with employer contributions.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with up to a 6% QACA company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays.
- Shift differentials for applicable off-shifts.
- Discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance.
Additional details
- Working schedule: full-time and onsite at the Chatsworth, CA location.
- Engagement: 6-month temp project with possibility for conversion.
- Some shifts may include shift differential pay; other site ranges may differ.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study.
- Experience using ADP WorkforceNow.
- Prior recruiting experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
US person requirement (export control compliance)
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.