Skilled Trades Talent Acquisition Specialist

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, is seeking an experienced recruiter to support trades hiring. You will manage the full talent acquisition process from applications through offers, partnering with hiring managers to identify top talent for skilled trades.

In a fast-paced team, you will review applications, conduct interviews, check references, extend offers, and collaborate with outside agencies and vendors to fill critical positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with three years of exempt experience or Master’s Degree with one year of exempt experience.
• Equivalencies may apply as listed: NNS Apprentice School or NNPS graduates; various combination of degrees and experience.
• Experience or familiarity with recruitment of trades positions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective employees and refer candidates to openings in trades.
• Review applications, conduct interviews, check references, and extend formal job offers.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and vendors and attend hiring events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3 years of relevant exempt experience

Master’s Degree + 1 year of relevant professional experience

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

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

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, is seeking an experienced recruiter to support trades hiring. You will manage the full talent acquisition process from applications through offers, partnering with hiring managers to identify top talent for skilled trades.

In a fast-paced team, you will review applications, conduct interviews, check references, extend offers, and collaborate with outside agencies and vendors to fill critical positions.