Senior Recruiter

Saab AB; New York (NY, TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability insurance

Job summary

Saab AB in the United States is seeking a Senior Recruiter to identify and hire top engineering and operations talent. The role emphasizes building strong pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Remote position with preference for Eastern/Central Time Zone and up to 15% travel. You will leverage sourcing, market research, and strategic partnerships to fill critical roles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years recruiting experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Experience recruiting engineering and operations talent in regulated industries preferred.
• Skilled in sourcing passive candidates via Boolean search, market research, and networking.
• Ability to partner with HRBPs, compensation, and managers.
• Experience with ATS and Workday preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and role requirements.
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies for engineering, technical, program management, and specialized roles.
• Identify and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn, internal databases, and market research.
• Build and maintain high-quality technical pipelines for current and future needs.
• Conduct market research on skill availability and compensation trends.
• Partner with managers to establish assessment strategies and interview approaches.
• Review resumes and conduct initial screens for technical fit.
• Provide talent market insights to managers and leadership.
• Manage candidate activity and maintain Workday documentation.
• Support compensation analysis and offer development with HR.
• Assist with recruiting events and employer branding programs.
• Contribute to TA initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Sourcing

Boolean search

Recruiting

Stakeholder mgmt

Interviewing

Workday

Engineering recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Remote NY, Remote IN, Remote, Kentucky, Remote, Massachusetts, Remote MI, Remote MO, Remote OH or Remote TX,

The Saab, Inc. Talent Acquisition team seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Recruiter with a passion for identifying, engaging, and hiring high-caliber technical talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. As part of our growing HR organization, this role will support hiring with a particular focus on Engineering and Operations.

The Senior Recruiter will partner closely with hiring managers, leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, develop targeted talent strategies, and build strong pipelines for highly specialized and business-critical positions. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience recruiting for engineering, operations, and other specialized professional roles, along with the ability to effectively source both active and passive talent in competitive markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter who understands technical talent markets and is eager to contribute to a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment supporting Saab, Inc.’s mission of keeping people and society safe.

This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates located within the Eastern or Central Time Zone. This role requires the ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce plans, role requirements, organizational priorities, and talent needs.
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies predominantly but not limited to engineering, technical, program management, and specialized professional positions.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate passive candidates using LinkedIn, internal talent databases, search techniques, market research, professional networks, and other sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain high-quality technical talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including hard-to-fill and specialized positions.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to understand technical skill availability, competitive talent markets, compensation trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Partner with hiring managers to establish effective assessment strategies, interview approaches, candidate profiles, and selection criteria.
• Review resumes and conducts initial candidate screens to assess technical qualifications and alignment with role and organizational requirements.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, providing insight into talent availability, candidate quality, compensation considerations, competitive hiring conditions, and recruiting strategy.
• Manage candidate activity throughout the recruiting lifecycle, ensuring timely communication and a high-quality candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information, activity, disposition, and recruiting documentation within Workday.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and compensation team to support compensation analysis and offer development and negotiation.
• Assist with recruiting events, technical networking initiatives, employer branding activities, university/campus outreach, and other programs designed to strengthen Saab, Inc.’s technical talent pipeline.
• Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and programs that enhance the organization's ability to attract and retain high-performing technical talent.

Compensation Range:

$92,000 - $115,000

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience preferred in recruiting and sourcing, or a master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant recruiting experience within complex corporate environments, with a strong preference for experience recruiting engineering and operations talent. Experience within defense, aerospace, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated or specialized industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in sourcing and recruiting passive talent, with a proven ability to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after talent through Boolean search, strategic sourcing, market research, talent mapping, networking, and other targeted recruiting strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with engineering leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology; Workday experience preferred, not required.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering against deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, discretion, and professionalism.

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Aff

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