Recruiting Specialist

Red Cat Holdings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation and aerospace sector is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to join their People Operations team in Salt Lake City. This role is vital for attracting and securing top technical talent. The ideal candidate will bring extensive recruitment experience and skills in sourcing hard-to-find candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process that reflects the company's values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Strong track record of filling hard-to-source technical roles.
• Familiar with federal hiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for various technical roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements.
• Manage applicant flow through ATS and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Sourcing Candidates

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

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Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Recruiting Specialist to join our growing People Operations team. This role is critical in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent for technical and corporate functions across Red Cat’s business units. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in sourcing hard-to-find candidates, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring a world-class candidate experience.

Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Recruiting Specialist to join our growing People Operations team. This role is critical in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent for technical and corporate functions across Red Cat’s business units. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in sourcing hard-to-find candidates, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring a world-class candidate experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and execute full-cycle recruitment for roles in engineering, GNC, software, manufacturing, compliance, and operations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define job requirements, and build strategic hiring plans.
• Source passive and active candidates using a variety of channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, niche boards, Boolean search, and employee referrals.
• Manage applicant flow through our ATS (e.g., Paycom, Greenhouse, Lever) and ensure accurate data capture and pipeline hygiene.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and facilitate debriefs with hiring teams.
• Champion a consistent, candidate-centric hiring process that reflects Red Cat’s values and mission.
• Track and report key hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pass-through rates, offer acceptance) and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and marketing teams on employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Stay current on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive intelligence within the aerospace and defense talent landscape.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable hiring regulations, including ITAR and EEOC guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications -

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in aerospace, defense, robotics, or high-tech startups.
• Strong track record of filling hard-to-source technical roles.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build trust.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple reqs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of federal hiring regulations and security clearance basics is a plus.
• Comfortable operating and collaborating across time zones.
  
  

Additional Desired Qualifications -

• Experience hiring in regulated industries (DoD, aerospace, drone tech).
• Familiarity with government contracting and ITAR compliance.
• Understanding of Agile or fast-paced product development teams.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions -

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, digital communication, and navigating recruitment platforms.
• Visual acuity required for reviewing resumes, sourcing candidates, and managing applicant data across digital tools.
• Must be able to occasionally move within and between office environments, meeting rooms, and recruiting event spaces.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 15 lbs (e.g., recruitment materials, laptops, or event setups).
• May require occasional travel for career fairs, on-site interviews, or cross-location team meetings.
• Ability to work a standard full-time schedule, with flexibility to accommodate multiple time zones as needed.
  
  

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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