Talent Acquisition Partner - University Relations (Contractor)

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a background in the US Department of Defense, US Military, or Aerospace & Defense industry? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Talent Acquisition Partner I, you will be using your skills and expertise to source and attract top talent. You'll be responsible for evaluating and screening candidates for a wide variety and level of positions and for promoting a work environment that openly embraces individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences--and for creating a positive candidate experience, as well. Using your knowledge of general business fundamentals and SNC business goals, you will use data-driven information to work with hiring managers and HR business partners to influence talent decisions. You will also have the opportunity to build and search for top talent using available SNC's TA systems as well as external resources.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate team

The Talent Acquisition - University Relations role will directly the support the overall SNC University Relations/Recruiting and early career Engineer hiring efforts for the enterprise. This position will participate in on campus recruiting efforts and support the full onboarding, execution, and offboarding cycle for the summer intern program. This role will be creating, coordinating, presenting, and refining program materials for early career populations, employee resource groups, campus partnerships, and intern classes. This position will also do early career engineer hiring with business areas. This contract is looking to go until December 2024 with a possibility of it going full time.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field of study and typically 0 - 2 or more years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience 
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Previously participated, led, supported an HR program

• Ability to travel 1-3 days a month during fall and spring recruiting events, and being on site during summer intern program

Preferred:
• Experience with Workday, Handshake, and social media recruitment tools
• Experience with technical recruiting, salary negotiation, and closing candidates and overall Talent Acquisition.
• Experience in developing, training, and coordinating events, logistics, and presentations to large organizations

• Experience/ability to develop in continous improvement and change management processes and procedures

• Proficient in Office365: PowerPoint, Excel, Forms, Word, Teams, and Outlook

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.

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At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.