Sources, screens, and recruits engineering talent; manages candidate relationships and hiring-manager partnerships; develops staffing strategies using talent-market data; attracts passive candidates through Boolean search and networking platforms; assesses candidate fit; synthesizes feedback; and supports high acceptance rates. The role is fully remote with travel up to 25% and requires strategic, consultative talent acquisition expertise.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Our Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner Sourcer. This is a 100% remote role with occasional required travel. The successful candidate will have a robust and demonstrated history of progressive and advanced talent sourcing skills.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Providing sourcing support for a variety of engineering positions to include sourcing, screening, and managing candidate relationships with recruiters
- Managing competing priorities and remaining highly flexible in an ever-changing environment while consistently anticipating and delivering exceptional talent acquisition solutions to recruiters
- Sourcing and recruiting qualified talent while maintaining excellent customer service with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders
Strategic Talent Acquisition:
- Applying a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
- Making connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
- Leveraging data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
Sourcing:
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of the external recruiting landscape within their function
- Successfully sourcing and attracting passive external talent
- Utilizing Boolean search methodology and execution as part of sourcing efforts
- Leveraging sourcing data in weekly conversations with hiring managers and TA leadership
Consultation:
- Attaining a high-level understanding of our business, program, technological, and cultural challenges
- Demonstrating uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for others
- Maintaining composure under stress and understands how externalized emotions impact others
- Demonstrating self-awareness of strengths and opportunities; acting with humility by asking for feedback
Assessment and Selection:
- Accurately assessing candidates (via in-person or phone) for cultural, competency, and skill fit
- Quickly synthesizing candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Routinely pre-closing candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of networking platforms (i.e. LinkedIn)
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recruitment experience within A&D industry
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
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