Talent Acquisition Specialist

Gilder Search Group; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick)

10 paid holidays - 6 standard

4 floating holidays prorated

1 week paid maternity/paternity LOA

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

401K with Fidelity

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Technology, based near Lexington, MA, is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a premier defense research organization.

The role involves developing and implementing sourcing and talent acquisition strategies across the organization, collaborating with HR Business Partners and hiring managers. This position requires 7+ years full lifecycle recruiting in engineering or R&D, strong sourcing via social media and Boolean search, and experience with ATSs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in an engineering and/or research & development environment.
• Experience using social media and the latest sourcing tools and methods (Boolean Internet Search, LinkedIn etc.)
• Detail‑oriented in organizing, managing, and tracking candidate flow
• Outstanding customer service and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to present new recruiting concepts to talent acquisition team
• Some travel will be required to attend job fairs, campus recruiting and diversity events
• Experience with virtual recruiting platforms as well as experience with virtual interviewing methods and demonstrated ability to foster relationships
• General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.
• Proficiency with web‑based applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office
• 7 years - Human Resources
• 7 years - Active/Passive Candidate Sourcing
• 7 years - Applicant Tracking Systems
• 7 years - Candidate Pipeline Creation
• 3 years - Employment Law and Regulations
• 7 years - Full Lifecycle Recruitment
• 7 years - Networking Events
• 7 years - Recruiting Metrics
• 7 years - Salary Negotiations
• 7 years - Social Media/Job Boards

Responsibilities

• Drives the recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and advising in the selection of final candidates for assigned division/departments. Participates in the negotiation of offers.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned functional areas' talent needs and develops talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire best‑in‑class talent.
• Establish, build and maintain strong and effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers.
• Actively ensures the quality and effectiveness of staffing activities for designated departments/groups; educates managers on the hiring process and tools; recommends and implements process improvements as needed and serves as a leader on projects, as assigned.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Talent sourcing

Candidate relationship building

Applicant tracking systems

Recruitment metrics

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SuccessFactors Recruiting Module

LinkedIn

Job description

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Clearance Level: Must be willing and able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be a U.S. citizen to qualify due to the nature of the work.

Location: Although this position is hybrid 1 day/week onsite, you must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA to be considered

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy‑compliant IT system or stress‑testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Sr.Talent Acquisition Specialist to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and talent acquisition strategies using various means such as passive job seeker identification, advertisements and social media campaign(s), career/job fairs, and college recruitment. The Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist will also collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to support talent acquisition needs and initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and advising in the selection of final candidates for assigned division/departments. Participates in the negotiation of offers.


• Develop an understanding of the assigned functional areas' talent needs and develops talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire best‑in‑class talent.


• Establish, build and maintain strong and effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers.


• Actively ensures the quality and effectiveness of staffing activities for designated departments/groups; educates managers on the hiring process and tools; recommends and implements process improvements as needed and serves as a leader on projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in an engineering and/or research & development environment.


• Experience using social media and the latest sourcing tools and methods (Boolean Internet Search, LinkedIn etc.)


• Detail‑oriented in organizing, managing, and tracking candidate flow


• Outstanding customer service and relationship‑building skills


• Ability to present new recruiting concepts to talent acquisition team


• Some travel will be required to attend job fairs, campus recruiting and diversity events


• Experience with virtual recruiting platforms as well as experience with virtual interviewing methods and demonstrated ability to foster relationships


• General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.


• Proficiency with web‑based applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office

Must Have

• 7 years - Human Resources


• 7 years - Active/Passive Candidate Sourcing


• 7 years - Applicant Tracking Systems


• 7 years - Candidate Pipeline Creation


• 3 years - Employment Law and Regulations


• 7 years - Full Lifecycle Recruitment


• 7 years - Networking Events


• 7 years - Recruiting Metrics


• 7 years - Salary Negotiations


• 7 years - Social Media/Job Boards

Nice to Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree


• Human Resources


• DoD/RnD Recruitment


• SuccessFactors experience


• SuccessFactors Recruiting Module

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or relevant concentration is required. Directly related experience will be considered as equivalent.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work


• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full‑time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre‑approved, Eligible full‑time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job‑related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of \"B\" or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non‑tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s


• Fully vested from day one


• Company match does not apply to catch‑up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work‑related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is acceptable to start

Work Location: Hybrid schedule - onsite 1 day/weekInterview

Process: initial zoom interview, followed by an in‑person wider group interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer