Talent Acquisition Manager

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro, located in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts and develop a team of recruiters. The ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including technical role recruitment. Responsibilities include guiding team performance, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience, and supporting workforce planning. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong leadership and analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $159,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
• Experience hiring for technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex roles.
• Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruiting Strategies

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday)

Sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut)

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Talent Acquisition Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are passionate about technology and helping a company scale, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will lead full‑cycle recruiting efforts while managing and developing a team of recruiters. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, partnering closely with business leaders to execute hiring plans, support workforce planning, and deliver high‑quality hiring outcomes across technical and business functions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to drive consistent hiring results.
• Set clear goals, track performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
• Oversee requisition allocation, workload balance, and day‑to‑day team execution.
• Support onboarding and growth of new team members.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruiting for complex, high‑priority, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
• Ensure a high‑quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Drive structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer execution.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities.
• Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking and hiring forecasts.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, executives, and cross‑functional partners.
• Communicate regularly on hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders and guide decision‑making to improve hiring outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full‑cycle recruiting.
• 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
• Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering‑driven environments.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles.
• Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut).
• Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision‑making capabilities.

$130,000 - $159,000 a year

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.