Director of Talent Acquisition

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!  At E-Space, we’re focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. We’re a team of bold thinkers, ambitious leaders and dynamic doers—and we’re disrupting NewSpace by fundamentally changing the design of legacy LEO space systems to deliver entirely new satellite capabilities at a fraction of the cost. ​ We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed—to saving space, to protecting our planet and to turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
We are looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition that will continue to build and lead our recruiting efforts at E-Space. This role will have the opportunity to continue to level up our recruiting function, source and hire the most dedicated and talented engineers in the industry, build and lead a robust recruiting team, and consult and guide leaders across the business in their hiring efforts.  

Responsibilities

• Build the recruiting function for E-Space, and create an iteration plan so that we can calibrate to the exact needs of the business.  
• Architect our recruiting strategy, from first initial contact, to onboarding handoff to the people team and hiring manager.  
• Establish a robust strategy for filling the top of the candidate pipeline, ensuring we have a robust multi-channel strategy that pulls the best talent from the market and partners into the pipeline.  
• Advise leaders on interviewing and hiring strategies, acting as a trusted advisor to help them hire the best candidates efficiently and effectively. 
• Ensure the quality of candidates is to the highest standards. 
• Work as a 'player-coach' for the team, managing a list of niche technical roles, while simultaneously coaching recruiters and hiring team members on best practice.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Director or similar role, as both a hands-on recruiter and functional lead.
• Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle recruiting and employer branding initiatives 
• Solid understanding of sourcing techniques and tools (e.g. social, community-based, outbound) 
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and HR databases 
• Good team-management abilities 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster long-term relationships (with internal teams, external partners and candidates) 
• BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace, satellite, defense, or other heavily technical industries 
• Previous experience working in a start-up / fast scaling environment.
• Familiarity with international recruiting, particularly in navigating the intricacies of international employment and/or contractor laws and regulations 
• Strong intellectual curiosity and commitment to learning  
• Exceptional attention to detail and "Extreme Ownership" 

Why E-Space is right for youWe want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:·        An opportunity to really make a difference·        Sustainability at our core·        Fair and honest workplace·        Innovative thinking is encouraged·        Competitive salaries·        Continuous learning and development·        Health and wellness care options·        Financial solutions for the future ·        Optional legal services ·        Paid holidays·        Paid time off