Talent Acquisition Co-Op

Precision Castparts Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Co-Op to support our talent acquisition team in attracting, identifying, and hiring top talent across the organization.

The role provides hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, employer branding, and talent pipeline development. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience while learning best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or communications.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with full-cycle recruitment activities for various roles.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, partnerships, referrals, and other channels.
• Review resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate communications.
• Support ATS data entry and reporting.
• Participate in candidate phone screens and assessments.
• Help develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Post job ads on internal and external platforms and support campus recruiting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Co-Op will support the Talent Acquisition team in attracting, identifying, and hiring top talent across the organization. This role offers hands‑on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, employer branding, and talent pipeline development. The co‑op will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to help deliver an exceptional candidate experience while learning best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly, salaried, internship, and professional positions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university partnerships, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support candidate tracking and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Participate in candidate phone screens and preliminary assessments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Help prepare and post job advertisements on internal and external platforms.
• Support campus recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and university relations activities.
• Assist recruiters with candidate scheduling, offer preparation, and pre‑employment activities.
• Create recruiting metrics reports and analyze talent acquisition data.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information and recruiting records.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co‑op, leadership, campus organization, or customer service experience.
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
• Experience using LinkedIn, recruiting platforms, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• We value professionals who embrace innovation and continuous learning. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, along with a willingness to adopt new tools and capabilities that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the talent acquisition function.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Customer‑service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Through this co‑op experience, students will gain exposure to:

• Full‑cycle recruitment processes
• Talent sourcing and candidate engagement strategies
• Campus and early‑career recruiting
• Employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Recruiting analytics and workforce planning
• Collaboration with business leaders and hiring managers

What You'll Gain

• Real‑world Talent Acquisition experience in a professional environment
• Direct mentorship from Talent Acquisition professionals and business leaders
• Exposure to strategic workforce planning and recruiting practices
• Opportunities to develop sourcing, interviewing, and networking skills
• Meaningful projects that contribute directly to organizational growth and hiring success

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

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.