Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Airbus; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead recruitment for various roles across the US. The role involves consulting with hiring managers, screening candidates, and managing postings and ATS processes.

You will build pipelines, execute sourcing strategies, and participate in recruitment events to promote Airbus as an employer of choice. Candidates should have 6+ years in talent acquisition, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or combination of education and appropriate work experience.
• 6+ years of progressive talent acquisition, sourcing and interviewing experience.
• Knowledge of US employment and labor laws and ATS systems.
• Experience with resume screening, candidate interviews and closing hires.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders, hiring managers and HR on position descriptions and sourcing strategies.
• Recruit and screen candidates, conduct interviews and recommend final selections.
• Maintain job postings across media and staffing partners; manage applicant tracking and recruitment reports.
• Engage with managers to improve recruiting effectiveness and pipeline building.
• Represent Airbus at recruiting events and develop college relations.

Job description

Job Description: Position Summary

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Meet the Team

Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross‑departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.

Your Working Environment

This position is open for one of the following locations:

• Herndon, VA
• Grand Prairie, TX
• Bingen, WA

Your Challenges

Recruitment of Roles Assigned - 50% Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies. Deliver high quality short lists Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates. Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote Airbus referral programs and internal opportunities. Maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed. Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required. Conduct regular follow‑up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts. Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.

Sourcing Strategy and Activities

Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the Airbus company brand. Collaborate with hiring team regarding potential souring strategies for roles assigned.

Workforce Development Support

Partner with Business HR leaders to understand and prepare to respond to upcoming Talent Acquisition needs and create new pipelines to respond to the business need.

Recruitment Event Support

Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants. Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs. Support business in alignment and identification of potential events to foster connection with appropriate candidate pools and as needed assist in the registration of attendance at events once agreed upon.

Your Boarding Pass

Minimum of 6 years of progressive talent acquisition, candidate sourcing and interviewing experience. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or combination of education and appropriate work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs. Knowledge of US Employment and Labor Laws and application to the recruitment process and the applicant tracking system. Knowledge of the regional labor market. Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting. Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility. Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization's value proposition. Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company. Self‑starter with excellent time management, multi‑tasking and organizational skills. Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.

Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

Fluent written and spoken English. Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result‑oriented problem solving skills.

Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

French, German or Spanish language skills.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency

Google Suite of productivity tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite. Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools.

Physical Requirements

Hybrid - 20% 4 days onsite 1 day remote

Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Rarely Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Rarely Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

Rarely Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

Rarely Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.

Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Up to 15 % Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to: Administrative position only PPE required Travel Required Up to 15% Domestic Citizenship Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Pay range based on the required profile: $37.00 - 47.25/hour. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: Agency / Temporary Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Flexible Job Family: HR Expertise

Equal Opportunity Statement

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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