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Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition
Location: (On-site, Rosslyn VA)
Employment Type: Full-time
About Hanwha Defense USA
Hanwha Defense USA delivers innovative defense solutions supporting the mission readiness of U.S. customers. We’re building a world-class team committed to challenging the status quo and functioning as constructive disruptors in the Defense Manufacturing sector.
Role Summary
Hanwha Defense USA is seeking a Corporate Recruiter with full life-cycle recruiting experience to support a broad range of corporate and technical (non-SW) roles. The ideal candidate has both a high-volume, quick-turn agency background and a focus on long-term, quality hires. Experience in GovCon or defense manufacturing environments is a plus. As a Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition you will lead requisitions end-to-end—from intake and sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding—while driving an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
What You’ll Do
- Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions: intake/kickoff, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, and handoff to onboarding.
- Source candidates using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent communities, referrals, and niche defense/GovCon networks.
- Screen and assess candidates for skills, experience, cultural alignment, and eligibility to work with export-controlled information; conduct structured, competency-based interviews.
- Manage offers and negotiations: calibrate compensation, draft offers, navigate counteroffers, and close candidates in partnership with HR and hiring managers.
- Coordinate interviews & logistics: build interview plans, prep panels, collect feedback, and maintain momentum to reduce time-to-fill.
- Own requisition health: keep ATS data clean, maintain pipelines, report on funnel metrics (submittals, interviews, offers, accepts), and provide weekly status updates.
- Partner with hiring managers: participate in intake meetings, define must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, advise on market availability and competitive intel.
- Enhance employer brand: craft compelling job postings, candidate messaging, and interview collateral; represent Hanwha Defense USA professionally in the market.
- Continuously improve: propose process enhancements, experiment with sourcing channels, and contribute to TA playbooks and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2–4 years of hands-on full life-cycle recruiting experience (corporate or agency).
- Staffing agency background preferred—high-volume requisition ownership and closing experience.
- Experience in GovCon or defense manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with ATS systems (WorkforceNow) and CRM/sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ClearanceJobs).
- Demonstrated ability to source, screen, and negotiate/offers across corporate and technical roles.
- Strong business acumen, consultative communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-informed approach with experience tracking time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and pipeline metrics.
- High integrity, urgency, and a candidate-first mindset.
Key Competencies
- Full-cycle recruiting ownership
- Strategic sourcing & market research
- Structured interviewing & candidate evaluation
- Offer development & negotiation
- Stakeholder partnership & communication
- Process discipline & ATS hygiene
- Metrics reporting & continuous improvement
Additional Requirements
- U.S. work authorization required.
- Occasional travel for hiring events may be required.
EEO Statement
Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to compliance with applicable laws and fostering an inclusive workplace.