Recruiter at Safran Irvine, CA

null; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking an experienced Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruitment for its Irvine, CA team. You will source, screen, and interview candidates, partnering with hiring managers to build a strong talent pipeline for aerospace and defense roles.

The role emphasizes candidate experience and process excellence across the hiring journey. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in HR with a focus on recruiting, plus proficiency in ATS, MS Office, and data-driven sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or Humanities preferred.
• SHRM certification is a plus.
• More than five years of HR experience, with a focus recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key roles through networking and events.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ensure effective hiring strategies.
• Utilize sourcing techniques to attract aerospace/technical talent, including passive candidates.
• Review resumes to create a shortlist for the hiring manager.
• Interview and screen applicants for technical competence, background and fit.
• Facilitate interaction between hiring managers and candidates.
• Stay current with talent acquisition trends and technologies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate evaluation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HR software experience

Applicant tracking systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM certification

HR-related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HR software

Job description

Recruiter job at Safran. Irvine, CA. Recruiter Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Human Resources Location : Irvine , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $75,000 - $120,000 # 2025-156023 Any questions ?

Job Summary

Performs full recruitment cycle and employment of new and existing employees for Safran. Acts as the subject expert in Safran's hiring process, acting as a liaison between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a high-quality experience for all stakeholders. This role may be based in Irvine, CA or Grand Prairie, TX.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key roles through networking, industry events, and online platforms.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ensure effective hiring strategies.
• Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to attract top aerospace industry talent, including passive candidate engagement.
• Reviews resumes and applications to create a short list of candidates to submit to the hiring manager.
• Interviews and screens applicants for technical competences, applicable background and skills, individual goals and ability to fit in the organization, and function effectiveness.
• Facilitates the effective interaction and contribution of hiring managers and candidates.
• Stays current with emerging trends and technologies in talent acquisition.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or Humanities is preferred. SHRM certification is a plus.
• More than five years of HR experience, with a focus recruiting preferred.
• Proficiency in sourcing, recruiting, and selecting top talent, especially in technical and aerospace roles.
• Familiarity with workforce trends, compliance, and challenges specific to the aerospace industry.

Intermediate

• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to and familiarity working in a matrixed environment.
• Organizational awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with HR software, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment platforms.
• Regulatory compliance (Knowledge of human resources law & policies applicable in the US with emphasis on CA and TX).
• Internal and External communication.

Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills

• Change agent.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to manage and solve conflicts.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Customer oriented.
• Integrity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's \"World's best companies 2024\" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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1833 Alton ParkwayCA 92606 Irvine California United States 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families + Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence ( . + © OpenStreetMap ( contributors. + © Safran

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.