Recruiter

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruitment process for multiple positions, from job posting to offer acceptance.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other mission-critical functions.
• Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet aggressive hiring goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment strategies, market trends, and competitive talent insights.
• Conduct interviews, evaluate candidate qualifications, and manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, ensuring timely updates and visibility for management.
• Support employer branding initiatives to promote the company as an employer of choice.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and security requirements for a defense environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring highly technical and specialized talent.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet aggressive hiring goals.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting tools, and social media sourcing techniques.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support recruitment initiatives, career fairs, or site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD or government contract environments.
• Knowledge of security clearance requirements and experience recruiting cleared candidates.
• Familiarity with high-volume hiring or recruitment during organizational ramp-up periods.

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated, persistent, and results-oriented.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.