Talent Sourcing Partner (Contract)

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Strategic Talent Sourcing Partner to develop strategies to attract, engage and recruit top talent across hiring disciplines and locations. You will build strategic sourcing plans, manage talent pipelines and position Sierra Space as an employer of choice.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders to align sourcing with business needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about candidate experience, employer branding, and building diverse talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 2+ years of recruiting experience.
• Understanding of business groups operations and recruiting strategies.
• Able to translate manager needs into a talent pipeline.
• Experience using social media for candidate sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build and manage talent pipelines across hiring disciplines.
• Coordinate screenings and interview scheduling.
• Maintain ATS data accuracy and provide status updates to hiring managers.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Candidate experience

Relationship building

Social media recruiting

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS familiarity

Workday recruiting

Job description

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission‑ready throughout space.

We are mission‑driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

As a Strategic Talent Sourcing Partner, you will be using your innovative and analytic skills to develop strategies to attract, engage and recruit top talent. You will be responsible for building strategic and tactical sourcing strategies, managing talent pipeline development, and positioning Sierra Space as an employer of choice across all hiring disciplines, applicant pools and hiring locations. You will regularly partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders to ensure alignment of sourcing resources and priorities to business needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about the candidate experience and building an employer brand that will appeal to a diverse set of best qualified candidates.

This role requires conducting thorough screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their fit for open positions, as well as coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Maintaining accurate and up-to‑date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) is essential, along with providing regular updates to hiring managers on the status of open positions and candidate pipelines.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Possesses recruiting knowledge and basic understanding of business groups operations and basic knowledge of overall recruiting strategies.
• Able to correlate manager recruiting needs into sourcing an effective talent pipeline.
• Ability to promote strategic ideas and works closely with business leadership to impact talent strategies and recruiting processes based on business demand.
• Experience using social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• 1+ yrs experience with Workday recruiting software.
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with social media recruiting and employer branding.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

Sierra Space is an industry‑leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission‑proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space‑based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.